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“Paralympic swimmer Elizabeth Edmondson’s 1964 Tokyo Games record still stands 55 years on” – ABC News

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  Monday 2 September 2019 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

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 →

“My New Leg”

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  Thursday 25 July 2019 by Polio Australia
  Category: I am a polio survivor

A personal story by Jan, a polio survivor living in Queensland. “I feel in general, many polio survivors tend to have the attitude that if something works for you, don’t change … Continue reading →

“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. … 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 →

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 … 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: … Continue reading →

‘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 →

“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 →

“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 … Continue reading →

“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. … Continue reading →

Celebrating the life of Dr Margaret Cooper

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  Saturday 27 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Memories

Dr Margaret Cooper OAM, passed away in hospital on Saturday 27th October 2018. Margaret was a qualified Social Worker, and a staunch, life-long advocate for people with disabilities. She was active … Continue reading →

World Polio Day 2018

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  Wednesday 24 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: Campaign News, I am a polio survivor

World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis.¹ Polio … Continue reading →

Growing up with Polio in Australia in the 1950s – by Dr John Tierney

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  Tuesday 23 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor

Dr John Tierney OAM PhD National Patron and former President of Polio Australia In the 2012 Australia Day Awards, John was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM); for … Continue reading →

“Polio Still A Problem For Many” – The Advertiser

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  Monday 1 October 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor

This article appeared in the Boomer Health section of The Advertiser (Adelaide). … Continue reading →

“The Late Effects of Polio” – The Miner Ballarat

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  Thursday 16 August 2018 by Rachel Ingram
  Category: I am a polio survivor, Media Coverage

A newspaper article featuring Cliff Sewell, a polio survivor living in Ballarat.

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