I have just been informed of the sudden death of my dear friend, Maurice Corcoran. He died aged 68; far too young. Spinal cord injury is a bastard. It wears the body down over time and steals the most beautiful…
I have just been informed of the sudden death of my dear friend, Maurice Corcoran. He died aged 68; far too young. Spinal cord injury is a bastard. It wears the body down over time and steals the most beautiful…
I wrote the article below in 2004, at a time when my conservative views on LGBTQI+ people were being challenged — not only by theological study, but by real people, friendships, and stories of profound suffering. In truth, I lacked…
I have lived with the kindness of care workers for nearly sixteen years. In disability advocacy and policy circles, there is an important distinction made between a “carer” and a “worker.” The title of “carer” is usually reserved for unpaid…
Almost every day, somebody feels compelled to comment on the speed of my wheelchair. Usually, it is intended as a light-hearted icebreaker, the disability equivalent of commenting on the weather. Passersby offer up what they clearly believe is a sparkling,…
After an eight month hiatus, Jemma and I have uploaded the latest episode of the pod casts. We discuss recent developments in the science of gender and the importance of elevating voices with lived experience. And then we update our…
Things are starting to look a little better. I’ve been up this week (although in bed today). It’s given me some hope and inspired some bizarre creativity (thanks to Photoshop). Your favourite? The creepiest?
I’ve spent four of the last eight weeks in bed. In early September, my support workers discovered a small pressure mark on my bottom. Likely the consequence of a problem with the cushioning on my wheelchair seat, it didn’t seem…
After four years, I have finished at the Royal Commission, and start a new role as Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, Connected with the Centre for Disability Research and Policy.Working at the…
Ten months after gender reassignment surgery, we update the status of Jemma’s healing and discuss orgasms, changing sexual preferences, and mental health challenges. Beyond the specifics of transition, we also talk about faith and self-acceptance. We think this was a…