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Mel Pym's continued healing through art

Melissa first shared her story with IDEAS power blogs in 2019. This is her narrative of how the last few years have changed for Mel.

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Jayne McClure - living with MS

When I first started this project I had little idea of what was required of me, but somehow it has formed into something that makes me feel proud. I worked in…

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Building Your Dream Team

A self-directed approach enables me to recruit and choose my own team of staff who assist me to live in my own home - Carolyn Campbell-McLean

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NDIS Self-management – the ultimate in choice and control of your funding

Want to know more about how to self manage your NDIS funding? Carolyn Campbell McLean takes us through some of her experiences and shares her tips for success.

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Meet Mashblox Founder - Alix O'Hara

Hi, I’m Alix O’Hara, and I’m the Founder CEO of startup company Mashblox Pty Ltd, and inventor of an independent feeding tool by the same name. Mashblox i…

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Creative Ways to Heal through Art - Mel Pym

Melissa Pym's story about how art motivates her to get up every day despite her many disabilities with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Lyme…

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My Moment of Power - Angela Kalantzis

Since I was asked to talk about when my “Moment of Power” was, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Because there isn’t one big one, there isn’t one…

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The Chronic Diaries - Tyler Grace

My name is Tyler Grace and I am 25 years of age. I have been living with chronic illness all my life. I live with a multitude of illnesses including Fibromyalg…

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Touring with a Mobility Scooter - Frank Smith

Like many older people, I have a mobility problem. I can walk, but only slowly and for limited distances. That means I miss out on many adventures when I am tr…