“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”
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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 →
‘I didn’t know I had parents until I was seven’: Polio’s forgotten survivors – ABC Capricornia
For the first seven years of her life, Robynne Clifton was confined to a hospital ward for treatment, hundreds of kilometres away from her family. Ms Clifton is one of an estimated 400,000 Australians affected by polio and wants people to know that although the viral infection is no longer a threat, it is not forgotten.
Continue reading →“Polio now known as the encore virus” – Mountain Views Mail
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“Polio could be the problem” – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader
Thank you Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader for featuring this article … Continue reading →
“The Baron of Barjarg and the late effects of polio” – Mansfield Courier
Thank you Mansfield Courier for featuring this article. … Continue reading →
Australian Physiotherapy Association – “Still here, but older: polio then and now”
Thank you Australian Physiotherapy Association for featuring this article in their InMotion publication. … Continue reading →
“Forgotten but not gone” – Barrier Daily Truth
“We organised with the Primary Health Network to come out and run this workshop as well as ‘linking in’ our polio survivors with some health services in Sydney by video conference. … Continue reading →
“Information session held for forgotten disease” – Yorke Peninsula Country Times
Thank you to Yorke Peninsula Country Times newspaper for featuring this article. … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →“Working with Polio Survivors”: An Interview with Paul Cavendish
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) interviewed Polio Australia’s Paul Cavendish about the Clinical Practice Workshops and the Late Effects of Polio.
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