Polio Australia
Pandemic; Margaret’s Experience | Short Film
Margaret is a polio survivor, currently living in NSW. The following video was completed by a student for his HSC Visual Arts major work: Margaret has been kind enough to share … Continue reading →
“My New Leg”
A personal story by Jan, a polio survivor living in Queensland. “I feel in general, many polio survivors tend to have the attitude that if something works for you, don’t change … Continue reading →
Polio Survivors Have a Message for Canberra: “We’re Still Here” – Mudgee Guardian
Mudgee’s Ella Gaffney said the National Disability Insurance Scheme shuts out Australia’s single largest physical disability group – survivors of polio. Polio may not receive the same attention as other diseases … Continue reading →
One morning
by Norah Jones ~ contracted polio at age 3 I was born in England and contracted Polio at the age of three. I only remember getting out of bed and falling down. … Continue reading →
Polio Survivors Take Fight To Canberra
— PRESS RELEASE — On Wednesday 29th October, at 9:30 am, Australia’s polio survivors take their fight to Canberra to remind Parliament that “We’re Still Here!” and call on the government … Continue reading →
Sue is Just One of 400,000 Polio Survivors Ignored by Federal Government
— PRESS RELEASE — October is national Polio Awareness Month. On 29th October, polio survivors will converge on Parliament in Canberra to remind the Australian Government that the legacy of polio … Continue reading →
Peter is Just One of 400,000 Polio Survivors Ignored by Federal Government
— PRESS RELEASE — October is National Polio Awareness Month. On 29th October, polio survivors will converge on Parliament in Canberra to remind the Australian Government that the legacy of polio … Continue reading →
Rohan is Just One of 400,000 Polio Survivors Ignored by Federal Government
— PRESS RELEASE — October is National Polio Awareness Month. On 29th October, polio survivors will converge on Parliament in Canberra to remind the Australian Government that the legacy of polio … Continue reading →
Polio Australia President Reminds Government that “We’re Still Here” On World Polio Day
— PRESS RELEASE — Today, Friday 24 October, is World Polio Day. Dr John Tierney PhD OAM, Polio Australia’s President, has made the following statement to remind the Australian Government that … Continue reading →
Medical community overlooking Post-Polio symptoms – ABC Sunshine Coast
A polio sufferers’ group says too many medical professionals are unaware of the disease’s latent effects impacting thousands of Australians. Polio Australia says new health problems for those who contracted the … Continue reading →