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“Polio’s lasting effects” – The Daily Advertiser

Polio Australia Posted on 4 October 2019 by Rachel Ingram31 October 2019

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

Polio Australia Posted on 2 September 2019 by Rachel Ingram2 September 2019

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 is a record that still stands today, but 55 … Read More ▷

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“Polio effects not just in the past” – The Mercury Hobart

Polio Australia Posted on 2 July 2019 by Rachel Ingram2 July 2019

Thank you to The Mercury for featuring this article.

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“Understanding the lasting affects of polio” – Radio Interview on ABC HOBART

Polio Australia Posted on 29 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram29 June 2019

On Weekends with John X Did your parents or grandparents suffer from polio? Paul McIntyre spoke with Steph Cantrill from Polio Australia about the lasting affects of the condition. Thank you to ABC Radio Hobart for providing the above audio.

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Polio Survivor Esther Simbi – “Beyond Calamity” Book Launch

Polio Australia Posted on 15 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram15 June 2019

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 out more and purchase the book, visit: www.vividpublishing.com.au/beyondcalamity/ Esther … Read More ▷

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Dr John Tierney is made a Member of the Order of Australia

Polio Australia Posted on 10 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram10 June 2019

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 Polio Australia’s national patron and its president from 2012 … Read More ▷

“Polio Info Session” – Barrier Daily Truth

Polio Australia Posted on 6 May 2019 by Rachel Ingram6 May 2019

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

Polio Australia Posted on 25 April 2019 by Rachel Ingram25 April 2019

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 an aid of an orthosis device but they never … Read More ▷

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Dr John Tierney talks about polio on 2GB

Polio Australia Posted on 15 April 2019 by Rachel Ingram15 April 2019

Polio Australia’s Patron Dr John Tierney OAM speaks to Alan Jones on The Alan Jones Breakfast Show:

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Canberra Disability Review – “Attitude determines Altitude”

Polio Australia Posted on 22 March 2019 by Rachel Ingram22 March 2019

Originally posted in the Canberra Disability Review

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