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Examining the lives of amputees in Australia
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Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Welcome back to Missing Bits!
I had the pleasure of having a chat and a laugh with a young lady who is full of life. Listen in as we chat about dirt bikes, cycling, women's sport, American football and the affects of COVID-19.
Come and meet Georgia Devine.
As discussed briefly, have a listen to a great podcast if you enjoy good stories and have an interest in sport. https://www.podcastoneaustralia.com.au/podcasts/The-Howie-Games
Missing Bits is a podcast made in conjunction with Limbs4Life and I am always looking for people to talk to. Check out our Facebook page by searching for Missing Bits Podcast and send me a message or email me at gjohnston15@optushome.com.au
We all have a story to tell and I’d love to tell yours.
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Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
A quick chat to people on my way around the Limbs4Life Conference in Canberra.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the story of Jay Robertson from Sydney.
Join us as we talk about golf, rugby, shipwrecks, a fascinating family history and somehow a little about me.
Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours.
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Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the story of Chris Pearson from country Victoria.
Join us as we talk, and have a laugh, about the heat, peer support and a little bit of anatomy.
Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours.
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Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the uplifting story of Liz Healy from Port Lincoln in South Australia.
Listen in us as we discuss lots of stuff including, living in Alice Springs, peer support, grandkids and floating a wheelchair across to Adelaide.
Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours.
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to hear the fascinating story of Vivienne Duffett from Adelaide in South Australia.
Listen in us as we discuss lots of stuff including, forgetting to put a leg on, heat and putting signs on your leg before surgery
Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts where you can contact me to share your story. All our stories are important, and I’d love to share yours.
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Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits. Today I got to speak to the delightful Sharon Smart.
We discuss a houseful of kids, weekends full of sport, amazing adventures and legs slipping off in the snow
Join us on the dedicated Facebook page and share your thoughts. www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast
Contact me to share your story. We all have a story to tell about the people we are and the people we will be.
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Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 2 as we speak to the remarkable Geoff Chandler. Join us as we discuss climbing, running, walking and a remarkable desire to succeed.
If you would like to share your story, then please get in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/Missingbitspodcast
Follow Geoff's journey here.
give.everydayhero.com/au/geoff-s-big-walk
Or if you would like to meet up with Geoff along the way, please log your support at:
info@limbs4life.org.au
Geoff’s Big Walk for Limbs 4 Life will cover the following towns:
Canberra to Yass - Sunday, 28 April
Yass to Jugiong - Monday, 29 April
Jugiong to Gundagai - Tuesday, 30 April
Gundagai to Tarcutta - Wednesday, 1 May
Tarcutta to Kyeamba - Thursday, 2 May
Kyeamba to Holbrook - Friday, 3 May
Holbrook to Mullengandra - Saturday, 4 May
Mullengandra to Wodonga – Sunday 5 May
Wodonga to Chiltern – Monday 6 May
Chiltern to Wangaratta – Tuesday 7 May
Wangaratta to Benalla – Wednesday 8 May
Benalla to Euroa – Thursday 9 May
Euroa to Seymour – Friday 10 May
Seymour to Wandong – Saturday 11 May
Wandong to Melbourne – Sunday 12 May
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Welcome back to Missing Bits for Season 2
Today we are very fortunate to speak to John Hilton from Canberra. Listen in as we discuss the joy of grandchildren, motorbikes, model planes, D.I.Y. accidents and the “art of falling over”.
Continue the conversation on Facebook. Share your thoughts, join in the conversation. You too can share your story. Hit the "send a message" button on the Facebook page. All our stories are important and need to be heard!
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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Today we have Part 2 of Episode 10 and the final episode of season 1. Come and meet Patricia Walsh, proud Mum of last weeks guest, Sarah. Learn what it is like to be the parent of an amputee. We chat about growing up in Ireland, moving to Australia, having Sarah as a daughter and getting a drivers licence.
I would love to share your story in Season 2. Please feel free to contact us on 1300 78 2231 (Australia only), email info@limbs4life.org.au or visit www.limbs4life.org.au
Thanks Trish for supplying the following links, and saving me a ton of time. Use the links to learn more about Sarah.
youtu.be/kpjWmFZFe8w Sarah chatting about Limbs 4 Life and LIFE TEES
youtu.be/EAEl08os77o Sarah amputee surfer
youtu.be/OrEAjHcCPdA Sarah's athletics story
youtu.be/cmTniMb8EMA Rio Paralympic Games featuring Sarah's jump
youtu.be/tAhVpiRq8E0 Sarah's appearance on 'The Last Leg'