Each day I face the same two key challenges, these being complete blindness and a below-the-knee amputation.
Congenital Difference
Elly’s Limb Deficiency Story
Richard McCarthy a man on a mission. Richard shares his personal journey of amputation and his continued love for adventure
Glenn Bedwell speaks of his journey with osseointegration including the positives, negatives and everything in between.
John Keighran shares his story of amputation, so that others living with diabetes can be sure to keep an eye on any bodily changes.
South Australian, Peter Stringer, first became an amputee in 2016 after losing his right leg due to Type 2 Diabetes.
Congenital Difference
Arav was born with limb differences affecting all four of his limbs, something that wasn’t discovered until after his birth.
Congenital Difference
Claire was born with a limb difference but that didn't stop her from achieving her dreams.
Trauma
Kath is a Peer Support Volunteer, keen member of the amputee golfing community and a person who is not afraid to try new things.
Trauma
David and Sharon
Trauma
On the beat
Trauma
Making a splash
Trauma
On track
Trauma
It was a nice day for a ride out of town.
Trauma
No turning back
Pneumococcal Septicaemia
I developed Pneumococcal Septicaemia (blood poisoning)
Trauma
To Kokoda and back
Trauma
Trauma from a partner's perspective
Congenital Difference
I was born with a crooked tibia bone.
Congenital Difference
Living with limb differences – a journey from childhood to adulthood
Trauma
Living with limb difference since childhood
Trauma
Drumming to his own beat
Congenital Difference
Prosthetics on display for all to see.
Trauma
Life in the fast lane.
Andrew and John are both amputees, Limbs 4 Life volunteers, and leaders in the Advocacy and Peer Support for Western Australian Amputees
Cancer
Challenging the age barrier.
Pneumococcal Septicaemia
Finding her new groove
Cancer
Defying the odds.
Trauma
Fay lost her leg as a result of a train accident. Fay said, “The accident didn't make me who I am today, but I wouldn't be 'me' without it."
Congenital Difference
Kylie Franson was born without her left forearm. She is a wife and an amazing mother to, two boys.
Trauma
Kelvin is a spokesperson and a valuable Peer Support Volunteer within the amputee community.
Cancer
Living, playing and working with prosthetics.
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