Category Archives: Media Coverage
“Polio’s lasting effects” – The Daily Advertiser
This article was published by The Daily Advertiser … Continue reading →
“Paralympic swimmer Elizabeth Edmondson’s 1964 Tokyo Games record still stands 55 years on” – ABC News
The following article is from ABC News: At just 14, Elizabeth Edmondson became the youngest Australian to claim an individual gold medal for swimming at either an Olympics or Paralympics. It … Continue reading →
“Polio effects not just in the past” – The Mercury Hobart
Thank you to The Mercury for featuring this article. … Continue reading →
“Understanding the lasting affects of polio” – Radio Interview on ABC HOBART
On Weekends with John X Did your parents or grandparents suffer from polio? Paul McIntyre spoke with Steph Cantrill from Polio Australia about the lasting affects of the condition. Thank you … Continue reading →
“Polio Info Session” – Barrier Daily Truth
An article about a polio community information session in Broken Hill featuring the story of polio survivor, Jan Mahyuddin.
Continue reading →“Pauline’s polio plight” – LaTrobe Valley Express
Traralgon resident Pauline Corrigan was someone who could not be restrained physically. For many years, especially during the 70-year-old grandmother’s younger days, she was either in a wheelchair or walked with … Continue reading →
Dr John Tierney talks about polio on 2GB
Polio Australia’s Patron Dr John Tierney OAM speaks to Alan Jones on The Alan Jones Breakfast Show: … Continue reading →
Canberra Disability Review – “Attitude determines Altitude”
Originally posted in the Canberra Disability Review … Continue reading →
“Warrnambool group to host free information session about post-polio syndrome on Tuesday” – The Standard
“Most people would have heard of polio but many would not have heard of the late effects of polio. Warrnambool’s Mary Whelan lives with post-polio syndrome and said she didn’t realise … Continue reading →
OAM recipient Merle Thompson honoured for her service to the community
Congratulations to Merle Thompson, past Vice President and current Secretary and Life Member of Polio NSW, who was awarded a OAM in 2019. Merle’s citation in the OAM listing: … Continue reading →