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“Polio effects not just in the past” – The Mercury Hobart

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  Tuesday 2 July 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

Thank you to The Mercury for featuring this article.

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“Understanding the lasting affects of polio” – Radio Interview on ABC HOBART

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  Saturday 29 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Media Coverage

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 Survivor Esther Simbi – “Beyond Calamity” Book Launch

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  Saturday 15 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Events, I am a polio survivor

Esther Simbi, a fellow polio survivor, has written a book “Beyond Calamity” – described as “My Journey from Disability and Disaster to Possibility and Empowerment”. If you would like to find … Continue reading →

Dr John Tierney is made a Member of the Order of Australia

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  Monday 10 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor

Dr John Tierney, has been made a Member of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, for significant services to people with polio and in his roles as … Continue reading →

“Polio Info Session” – Barrier Daily Truth

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  Monday 6 May 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

An article about a polio community information session in Broken Hill featuring the story of polio survivor, Jan Mahyuddin.

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“Pauline’s polio plight” – LaTrobe Valley Express

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  Thursday 25 April 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

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

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  Monday 15 April 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Media Coverage

Polio Australia’s Patron Dr John Tierney OAM speaks to Alan Jones on The Alan Jones Breakfast Show:

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Canberra Disability Review – “Attitude determines Altitude”

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  Friday 22 March 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

Originally posted in the Canberra Disability Review

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Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference

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  Thursday 28 February 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Events

On 28th February 2019, I attended the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference in Melbourne. Polio Australia was lucky enough to win a free day-pass from The Xfactor Collective and unfortunately … Continue reading →

“Warrnambool group to host free information session about post-polio syndrome on Tuesday” – The Standard

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  Sunday 24 February 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

“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

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  Saturday 26 January 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

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:

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‘I didn’t know I had parents until I was seven’: Polio’s forgotten survivors – ABC Capricornia

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  Monday 24 December 2018 by Gillian
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

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.

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Post-polio in Taiwan

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  Thursday 13 December 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor

Iris and Yu-ching attended Polio Australia’s Polio Health and Wellness Retreat in 2018. Iris is a polio survivor and Yu-ching is a physiotherapist, both living in Taiwan. There is limited information … Continue reading →

“Polio now known as the encore virus” – Mountain Views Mail

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  Wednesday 28 November 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Media Coverage

Thank you Mountain Views Mail for featuring this article.

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“Slow Walks and Post-Polio Syndrome” – NSW Seniors Card Short Story Competition

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  Wednesday 28 November 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor

The NSW Seniors Card Short Story Competition reveals the hidden talent of the state’s older writers who have shared their perspective on Positive Ageing. 100 short stories were chosen. On Page … Continue reading →

John Tierney visits Sister Kenny’s Memorial

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  Saturday 24 November 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Memories

Visiting Sister Kenny’s Memorial at Nobby Darling Downs Queensland Dr John Tierney OAM, National Patron Polio Australia Driving back from Brisbane to Newcastle recently, Pam and I took the inland route … Continue reading →

Australian Assistive Technology Conference

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  Thursday 15 November 2018 by Steph Cantrill
  Category: Events

The Australian Assistive Technology Conference was held from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th of November 2018. The conference provided health professionals, developers and consumers with the opportunity to learn, share and … Continue reading →

“Polio could be the problem” – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader

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  Tuesday 6 November 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

Thank you Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader for featuring this article

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“The Baron of Barjarg and the late effects of polio” – Mansfield Courier

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  Wednesday 31 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

Thank you Mansfield Courier for featuring this article.

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Australian Physiotherapy Association – “Still here, but older: polio then and now”

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  Monday 29 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Media Coverage

Thank you Australian Physiotherapy Association for featuring this article in their InMotion publication.

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