On a recent trip to Bali, coming through the International Departure area I saw a sign ‘Difable & Special Needs Service’. It made me think how perfect the term is…difable…differently able. A much more positive reflection of people who experience what is generally termed disabilities. The Latin prefix ‘dis’ originates from the meaning ‘apart’, asunder’, away’, utterly’ or having a ‘negative or reversing force.’ Generally it means ‘lack of’
Got a headache at work? What do you do? Do you head for the nearest first aid kit? Most of us would if we didn’t have any medicine in our desk drawer or bag. However this could be a very costly mistake. The stocking of medicines in first aid kids is prohibited by the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996. This includes medicines such as those labelled ‘pharmacy medicine’, ‘pharmacist
A number of years ago I watched a deeply moving play exploring an old man’s experiences during the disorientation of his dementia. Perth based performers Arielle Gray, Chris Isaacs and Tim Watts provided a beautiful, thoughtful insight which was incredibly touching. I am sure I wasn’t the only person who left the theatre in tears! The play begins with a sad elderly man watching television. At sunset he becomes
