
Scholarship Recipient #3: Kimberlee Brooker
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March 27, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Our second scholarship recipient is Kimberlee Brooker from the South Coast of NSW. Kimberlee is studying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong. What is your visual condition and how has it affected you? I lost my sight suddenly over night at the age of five. I was diagnosed three months later with…
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Scholarship Recipient #2: Sammy Alexander
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March 09, 2017
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By Chrissy Renee
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Our second Scholarship recipient is Sammy Alexander who has Cone Rod Dystrophy. Sammy is from Western Sydney and is completing her Masters of Forensic Mental Health. She shares with us her goals and tips for other's considering studying with a vision impairment. Why did you choose to study your Masters degree? I decided to apply…
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My Fear Vs My Optimism
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June 08, 2015
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By Chrissy Renee
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Over the past few years I have had numerous thoughts that provoke fear and sadness about things in my future. From having my whole life seemingly planned (yes I know I'm slightly OCD) and my goals within my reach to all of it taken from underneath me. I sometimes look back at the day of…
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Today is a milestone
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March 07, 2015
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By Chrissy Renee
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Today is a milestone in my journey. Apart from being my sister's birthday (Happy Birthday J!), it's also the day my driver's licence expires. I've held my licence since I was 16 and got my Learner's. My first care was this horrendous red Mercedes Benz station wagon that fit seven people, two backwards in the…
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Standing Up For Your Rights
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January 31, 2015
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By Chrissy Renee
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I haven't really touched on standing up for myself in terms of my rights as a person with a 'disability' since starting this blog almost five years ago now. Partly due to the fact that I am really bad at doing it! My most current problem is with studying at university. I am due to…
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