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  • When Families Stop Being Communities, What Happens Next?

    When Families Stop Being Communities, What Happens Next?

    If the wider community feels like it’s weakening, part of the reason may lie much closer to home. Families. The smallest, most intimate form of community, are changing too. And when the foundation shifts, everything built on top of it becomes less stable. Before going further, I want to acknowledge something important. I’m speaking from… Read more

  • Are Our Communities Quietly Drifting Apart?

    Are Our Communities Quietly Drifting Apart?

    There’s a growing movement toward having people live in their homes for longer, offering home based care and independent community living and while the intention is rooted in dignity and independence, I can’t help wondering whether it aligns with the reality of how our communities are evolving. We speak about “community living” as if it’s… Read more

  • A tribute to the women who saw me.

    A tribute to the women who saw me.

    Before writing this post, I realised that it’s always on these special occasions that I feel most compelled to put my thoughts into words, moments that tug at my heart and remind me of what truly matters. This year, I want to dedicate my Women’s Day reflection to all the women who have taught me,… Read more

  • Where Values Meet Vocation

    Where Values Meet Vocation

    Today is a very special day, the feast of St. John Bosco [Happy Feast Everyone!!] and it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on two deeply connected parts of my life: my Salesian upbringing and my vocation as an occupational therapist. The more I reflect, the more I realise… it’s really no… Read more

  • The magic we often take for granted

    The magic we often take for granted

    I’ve been thinking a lot about the festive season lately, and what it means to me, which isn’t surprising considering we’re literally between two of my favourite holidays: Christmas and New Year’s. I’ve always loved hosting. I think this comes from the open-door policy we had growing up, where my home was the place to… Read more

  • Occupational Therapy in Action

    Occupational Therapy in Action

    Each year, Occupational Therapy Day gives me the chance to shine a light on a profession that often works quietly but powerfully behind the scenes. This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action,” captures exactly what my profession is about: real-life skills, real-life roles, and real-life impact. So what exactly is OT? Occupations are the everyday… Read more