Accessible travel | Travelling with a wheelchair
I’ve just emerged from a bit of a funk. I didn’t realise why I had been feeling so blah for a couple of weeks until I started to feel a bit better. Once out of the funk I had more clarity to look back over the preceding weeks and realise that it was …
There is so much exciting news at the moment - accessible travel opportunities, inclusive summer fun, new disability-related initiatives - that it's easy to miss something amazing. Here's a round-up of everything that's caught my attention lately. If …
When Braeden and I found out we were going to be ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2022 we weren't sure what that would involve. When we were told there was a photo and video shoot I wondered how Braeden would go. If you've …
It’s exciting to finally announce that Braeden and I are joint ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2022. We’ve known for a while, but we had to keep it under wraps until today’s official announcement. So, it’s lovely to …
Amelia and I always say, if there is one singer that we would love to take Braeden to meet, it's Katy Perry. The sheer spectacle of her performance would have him dazzled. Plus, when we watched the documentary on her, we loved the way she interacted …
Nothing makes me feel more concerned or vulnerable than the thought of not being able to care for Braeden. I don’t think I’m alone in worrying about the future but it’s not only the future, is it? It’s when anyone caring for someone with a disability …
I've talked before about what goes into publishing Australia's first (and only!) disability-specific travel magazine. It's a real labour of love - months of planning, co-ordinating, editing, proof-reading, checking, double-checking, …
I'll grab any opportunity I can to talk about accessible and inclusive travel, so I was thrilled to join Kia Handley for an interview on ABC Newcastle Mornings. You can listen to the full interview clip below. I talk to Kia about our family's …
Located in the gorgeous town of Leura in the Blue Mountains, Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms is a fantastic example of a small business providing good wheelchair accessibility. It’s often difficult in historic areas to find …
Am I the only one that does their best but still suffers from a massive amount of guilt? We hear a lot about mother guilt, but I think carer guilt is a thing too. In my head I know I’m a good mother, wife, and daughter but I’m constantly beating …
