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President’s Message – Robyn & I had the privilege of attending the National Summit on Neurological Conditions at Parliament House Canberra, a significant event organised by the Neurological Alliance Australia (NAA). This summit was a crucial platform for us to stay informed and involved in the advocacy efforts for neurological conditions.
Polio Survivor and Paralympian, Brian McNicholl’s OAM, Early Polio Story -Brian’s life has been full of competition and energy, despite the need to overcome his early Polio experience. This is his story and a description by his Mother of the early Polio years
Passing of Donald Sutherland – Donald McNichol Sutherland was born on 17 July 1935, in Saint John, New Brunswick and passed away 20 June 2024 . As a child, Sutherland suffered from multiple diseases, including hepatitis, rheumatic fever and polio.

Minister Bill Shorten is presenting his intent to change the NDIS Act, which is debated in the Upper and Lower House this week. Whatever the outcome, it will greatly impact all polio survivors, our state Government, and My Aged Care. More troubles = more advocacy.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Was on Thursday, May 16, 2024, marked the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and it doesn’t need to end there. Please join us to continue to spread awareness. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.
How to reduce your income tax with donations. You can claim a tax deduction for donations of $2 or more, as long as these donations are made to an organisation that has been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). Post Polio VIC, is a registered charity, sub-type Health and Wellbeing, and has DGR status so your donation will be tax deductible.

Friendly Reminder to book your flu vaccination – Some people are more at risk of complications from the flu and are eligible for the free flu vaccine. You can get a flu vaccine from your GP, local council immunisation service, or local pharmacist immuniser.
Given mother’s day is soon, following are some Committee members polio stories from their mothers. Susan Shaab – Polio rehabilitation from a Northcote barber’s shop.
My Son…Jeff Stewart 1952… Polio by Joan Stewart. A toddler 1 year, 11 months, fit and healthy, full of mischief to a toddler with a limp. My son was diagnosed with polio.

🙀 Oh my goodness, we did a leap and missed February and went straight in to March. Darn Leap Years 🙄

On Tuesday 21st February, Robyn & Shirley were warmly welcomed by the President, Keith Yates and the wonderful members of the Blackburn Lions Club.
On Friday 23rd February, Shirley and Robyn were invited by the Greensborough Salvation Army after seeing an article in the Seniors Magazine about our award-winning documentary “Lives Well Lived”.

Happy New Year 🥳 And what a year it will be.

First cab off the rank is continuing with our Strategic Plan
New Aged Care Draft is here with responses to be made by 10am Monday 05 Feb 2024

Our short film ‘LIVES WELL LIVED Broadcast on SBS
📣 HOT OFF THE PRESS 📣 NDIS Review Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme – OCTOBER 2023 A guide for people with disability and their families 2023

Winner of Focus on Ability Short Film Festival 2023
Disabiltiy Discrimination complaint against the NDIS ban taken to the United Nations

October 2023 is Polio Awareness Month
Royal Commission – A brief guide to the Final Report into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

In this issue:

Focus on Ability Short Film Festival ‘LIVES WELL LIVED’ Well Received!
Community Rally – Sunday 17 September 2023 ‘Accessible Tram Stops Now’
Medical and Allied Health Clinics – Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th October, 2023

In this issue:

Under 1 week until voting begins for our short film ‘LIVES WELL LIVED’ Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
Recognition at last: People ageing with Post-Polio Syndrome
Congress: Make Air Travel Accessible

In this issue:

We have successfully been chosen to be an entrant for Focus on Ability Short Film Festival!
Celebrating National NAIDOC Week
Your Aged Care Update
Accessible Walks, Victoria

In this issue:

Out and about – Meeting with Minister Michael Sukkar MP Federal Member of Deakin
Thanking Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) for launching an Australian first policy paper on inclusive services and communities for ageing Polio Survivors.
Late effects of Polio Petra Quinlan-Turner
Board Member of Post Polio Victoria