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Reflections this Endometriosis Awareness Month

Known as "Chronically Ellen" on social media, Ellen is a garden-to-table expert and photographer living with multiple chronic illnesses. This Endometriosis Awareness month, she reflects on what is "normal" and the future of Endometriosis care in New Zealand.

Ellen Larsen

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We need the world to understand us better - World Hearing Awareness Month

March is World Hearing Awareness Month, Gaby shares her thoughts on what this means to her as Deaf person.

Gaby Evans
Gaby Evans
Lived experiences

Education for all, or just those that fit the mould?

Exploring the challenges both a disabled student and parent face when starting school. Our Talent & Project Manager, Natalie, shares her experience as a parent preparing for her son to start school.

Natalie Robinson
Natalie Robinson
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Feeling my power at NZFW23

Surreal. If you were to ask me how it felt being the first blind model to be on New Zealand Fashion Week runway using a cane, that’s the word I’d choose.

Ari Kerssens
Ari Kerssens
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Disability imposter syndrome: Severity is no measure of validity

Zach Thompson reflects on Mens Health Week and his disability imposter syndrome.

Zach Thompson
Zach Thompson
Lived experiences

Autism Acceptance and Appreciation

To recognise Autism Awareness Month, Piripi shares their journey with discovering they are autistic, and reflects on how this affected their childhood.

Piripi Mackie
Piripi Mackie