In “The Comfort Book” by Matt Haig, the chapter titled Mountain says: “In order to get over a problem it helps to look at it. You can’t climb a mountain that you pretend isn’t there.” That can be highly relevant in some situations. What it made me realise is how damaging only […]
Author: Vanessa Smith
Needs and wants, the beginning
I talk a lot to friends and in chats and online about wants vs needs. I don’t think I’ve ever put some of my ideas down in a blog post though, so here’s the start of what may be many discussions and thoughts over the years. I think the only place I’ve touched on this […]
We shouldn’t need a brand name to be heard
Recently on Instagram I pulled together some posts. And I want them saved here, for ease of access in the future. I referred to this post, where I wrote to opposition Minister for NDIS to remind her that MOST Australians with a disability already live in a no mans land of no disability supports. […]
The Second Time Podcast Episode 10 – Week 16
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NDIS Functional Capacity Query
A quick email I wrote to the Technical Advisory Group after seeing this press release. The TAG secretariat is available at: TAGSecretariat@health.gov.au Good afternoon Technical Advisory Group, I was pleased to see the press release on July 9th regarding the inaugural meeting of the TAG on NDIS Functional Capacity. I am further pleased […]
The Second Time Podcast Episode 9 – Book Launch
Image description: The words “The second time podcast” in black text on a purple background. There is also a sketch of a computer and mouse. You can listen to this podcast in a number of places: Spotify Apple Podcasts RSS feed (to open in your preferred listening app) YouTube This website is […]
The First Time
It’s officially new book day!! The First Time: A memoir about job hunting for the first time as an openly disabled person. This book is being distributed to all available stores, however, I prefer direct sales as it puts more money into my pocket. Direct sales Bookstores (will become available over time, […]
The Second Time Podcast Episode 8 – Week 14
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The Second Time Podcast Episode 7 – Week 13
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The Second Time Podcast Episode 6 – Week 12
Image description: The words “The second time podcast” in black text on a purple background. There is also a sketch of a computer and mouse. You can listen to this podcast in a number of places: Spotify Apple Podcasts RSS feed (to open in your preferred listening app) YouTube This website is the […]