Category Archives: Events
World Polio Day 2017
Polio Australia joined forces with Global Citizen Australia, UNICEF, RESULTS Australia, Rotary International and UNICEF Australia for World Polio Day 2017 to hold an event in acknowledgement of efforts to date and the task ahead to finally see polio eradicated from the world.
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International Day of People With Disability Event
Tom Dutton conducted an Auction, raising over $900 for a painting donated by Paul Constable-Calcott, titled “Post Polio Gathering”, a dreamtime theme of people coming together to celebrate. Paul is both … Continue reading →
Polio Australia’s 5th Annual General Meeting – December 2013
Polio Australia held its 5th Annual General Meeting and Planning Forum in Sydney on 5/6 December 2013. Visit this page to read our 2012-2013 Annual Report. All State Polio Network representatives … Continue reading →
“Touched by Polio ~ From Casts to Catharsis” ~ Art Exhibition and Auction
“Once-upon-a-time tens of thousands of Australian children contracted polio, recovered, got on with their lives (some even became artists!), and they all lived happily ever after.” ~ The End ~ Or … Continue reading →
An Aussie Christmas Greeting
This Aussie Christmas tree with a difference is courtesy of Mary-ann’s decorating skills The Management Committee (Arthur, Brett, Billie, Gillian, Jen, Jenny, John M, John T, Margaret, Michael, Peter and Tessa), … Continue reading →
1st State Gives a Helping Hand to Polio Australia
Instead of holding a Christmas function this year, the management of 1st State Government and Corporate Relations, led by Executive Director Joseph Tannous, donated $1,000 each to Polio Australia and Bravehearts, … Continue reading →
Polio Australia holds its 4th Annual General Meeting
The Polio Australia Management Committee came together in Sydney from around Australia on 5/6/7 December for our 4th Annual General Meeting and Strategic Planning Forum. The meeting was held at St … Continue reading →
Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Messages Delivered to the PM
Polio survivors Ravy Leang-Slattery (polio year 1983) and her husband Wayne Slattery (polio year 1955) were very keen to join Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Campaigners in Canberra on 31 October … Continue reading →