Right now I am fortunate to be travelling with my daughter to Japan and the UK/Europe. It’s been a long time since I went on an extended trip and I was determined to create a Travel Journal to work in enroute. Three weeks into our trip (which is four weeks long), I am pleased that … More Travel Journaling
I have just belatedly listened to Hon Nicola Grigg’s (National MP – Minister for Women) maiden speech in Parliament as I began searching for other ways to get through to our current government about the challenges the disability community and carers are facing. In her speech, she refers to the ‘Man in the Arena’ example … More Daring Greatly
Today, our family will have our annual needs assessment review with Taikura Trust (the Auckland Needs Assessment Service Co-ordinator – NASC). Mitchell receives funding for his ‘disability’ needs via this assessment. We also have an assessment with the Long-term supports – chronic health conditions (LTS-CHC) team to review his ‘health’ supports. Although, I have reached … More Disability funding restrictions and a condescending Budget …
I was left reeling on Monday this week, after reading a Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People. This release outlined radical restrictions to flexiblity of disability support funding- changes that were effective immediately. I was completely blindsided. Earlier this year, I had become a representative of the Family/Whanau Network, on the Whaikaha … More Disability Funding Crisis
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Experiments in cardmaking, mixed media and all things arty
Bullet journal spreads, my experiences of trying out a range of craft activities and lots of wellbeing tips to help you get the best from life.
Trying to ace sober living
Finding my contented self the sober way
We exist to help people understand themselves.
Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Yellow Azalea 