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Paul Cavendish and Robynne Clifton – radio interview on ABC Capricornia
An interview on ABC Capricornia featuring Polio Australia’s Health Educator, Paul Cavendish and polio survivor and coordinator of Rockhampton Support Group, Robynne Clifton.
Continue reading →Letter to QLD Parliamentarians – Response to outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea
This is a copy of a letter sent by Spinal Life Australia on behalf of the volunteer organisers of its Polio Support Networks to every elected member of the Queensland State … Continue reading →
University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo
Polio Australia’s Clinical Health Educator, Paul Cavendish attended University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo.
Continue reading →Ideas and Innovations – my exercise regimen to overcome polio
This is M.May’s account of overcoming polio written in December of 1956. I had been in the hospital over a month, when the nurse came in to tell me that they … Continue reading →
Steph Cantrill – radio interview on ABC Ballarat
Polio Australia’s Polio Community Officer (VIC), Steph Cantrill was interviewed by ABC Ballarat – “Breakfast” with Gavin McGrath. Steph and Gavin discuss polio, the late effects of polio and Polio Australia’s … Continue reading →
Paul Cavendish – radio interview on ABC Northern Tasmania
Polio Australia’s Health Educator, Paul Cavendish was interviewed by ABC Northern Tasmania – “Drive” with Piia Wirsu. Paul and Piia discuss polio, the late effects of polio and Polio Australia’s Clinical … Continue reading →
“Living with polio’s lingering effects” – Star Journal Dandenong
By Cam Lucadou-Wells “We encourage people to come to these seminars to learn about what’s available,” says Ms Bates – who is co-convenor for a regional polio support group. “A lot … Continue reading →
Survivor ‘still here’ – Geelong Indy
The Geelong Indy featured an article encouraging health professionals to attend the workshops being held in Geelong.
Continue reading →Q&A with Perry Keyes
An article featuring a Q&A with Perry Keyes, a singer/songwriter and polio survivor
Continue reading →Me and my twin: one had polio one didn’t
I contracted polio aged about 2 in Sydney in late 1952 or early 1953. I am an identical twin, but my sister did not contract the virus. It was picked up … Continue reading →