Tag Archives: disability advocate

The five friends you need to succeed

Have you ever heard the saying by Jim Rohn that ‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with’? In my career as an athlete, I have found this to be especially true. I...

How many Paralympic & disability references did you

As a retired Paralympian who was inspired to take up sport watching the Olympics opening ceremony on television as a little girl in a pink wheelchair, an Olympic games is guaranteed to get the heart rate going and the...

RSL supports wheelchair vehicle modifications

Maroochy RSL has kindly donated $11,000 towards having a vehicle modified to carry an electric wheelchair so Marayke can continue her work with the charity she founded to empower athletes with disabilities  Sporting Dreams: The Marayke Jonkers Sporting Dreams...

Light up your life this Christmas

Light up your life this Christmas   What do twitter, a smart phone and a Christmas tree have in common? They’re all part of the incredibly accessible and interactive Christmas lights experience offered in Sydney during December. In the...