After being asked by numerous readers Vanessa Schipani explores the link between the polio vaccine and cancer.
Read moreA Polio Survivor Story by Julian Swinstead
I was born June 1949 and contracted polio when I was about 2 years old and was sent to Escourt House for around 2-3 yrs.
My parents were poor and had five boys. They could only come and see me occasionally on weekends. When they did, Dad unscrewed a door from home and tied it to the roof of the Volkswagen Beetle.
Read moreGround breaking research into the Late Effects of Polio continues in South Australia
The second stage of ground breaking research to improve the lives of people with post polio continues in Adelaide.
Read moreWinter Newsletter 2018
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Read morePolio Health and Wellness Retreat 2018 – Expressions of Interest
The Polio Australia Health and Wellness Retreat for polio survivors and their partners/family members will be held from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 October, 2018 in beautiful Glenelg, South Australia
Read moreWalk With Me Fundraiser October 2018
Polio Australia’s “Walk With Me” event will be held in Glenelg on the 11th October. Find out how you can participate or donate.
Read moreHundreds Of People Attend Late Effects of Polio Information Session
Over 120 polio survivors turned out to a free information session to learn more about best practice treatment for PPS and LEoP.
Read moreSummary of Anaesthesia Issues For The Post-Polio Patient by Selma H. Calmes
Recent advise for polio survivors that are about to undergo surgery
Read moreHow A House Sale Sign Helped Me Play Golf
I was stricken with infantile paralysis (polio) at the age of two and had my last tendon stretching operation at about eleven, after that I tried to forget about it and get on with my life.
About five years ago I started to collapse forward and realized that the time had arrived when I needed some support in walking. I first paid for a brace to be made for me but it was not successful, so decided to have a go at making one myself. This, of course was all new to me so it was a matter of starting from scratch.
Read moreAutumn Newsletter 2018
Inside this edition:
Remembering Australia’s polio scourge
Polio virus discovered at Melbourne sewerage plant (By Aisha Daw - The Age)
Life skills for polios—a light-hearted hand book
Walk with me 2017 photos
Polio humour
Polio health and wellness retreat (Expression of interest)