MyC5life

01/05/2026

Take back to my WA trip, from 2023!

https://myc5life.com/perth-2023/

Tiffany Hogg . CareMatch Australia

10-day trip to Western Australia, taking in Perth, Rottnest Island, Margaret River, and The Pinnacles.

25/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them..

15/04/2026

Exploring the lived experience of peripheral oedema in people living with acquired neurological conditions affecting the central nervous system. A cross-sectional survey. Chronic oedema is persistent swelling that does not resolve with elevation alone. Oedema can be a common side effect for people living with acquired neurological conditions that affect the central nervous system, including spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease and post stroke.

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31/03/2026

2022 Holidays are for adventures. chasing the sun, embarking on adventures, and making memories. 🤙🌞.
A spontaneous holiday was booked to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest most complex ecosystem in the world.

This was a meant to be trip, as accommodation, flights, and activities were booked within three hours.

31/03/2026

Holidays are for adventures. chasing the sun, embarking on adventures, and making memories. 🤙🌞.
A spontaneous holiday was booked to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest most complex ecosystem in the world.

This was a meant to be trip, as accommodation, flights, and activities were booked within three hours. 😀
CareMatch Australia Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC Queensland Tourism Development Visit Queensland, Australia Sunlover Reef Cruises

Chasing the sun, embarking on adventures, and making memories. A spontaneous holiday was booked to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest most complex ecosystem in the world.

29/03/2026

Annual Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Gala. Thank you to the 800 people who attended to help raise money for spinal cord research 💚💃🥂
CareMatch Australia Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research Perry Cross 🐨🇦🇺🇮🇪☘️

15/03/2026

Instagram vs reality.

Living with a C5 spinal cord injury isn’t always the highlight reel you see online. Yes, there are pool sessions, concerts, sport, and the good moments — but behind every one of those is a whole system of support that makes it possible.

The reality is relying on support workers for the most basic parts of daily life: getting out of bed, showering, dressing, bowel and bladder care, managing spasms, protecting skin, and maintaining health. It’s trusting people with your body and your routine so you can live a full life.

It’s also the constant behind-the-scenes work — recruiting carers, training them in your routine, dealing with cancellations, late-night roster changes, and sometimes not knowing if someone will show up to get you out of bed the next morning.

Support workers aren’t just “helpers” — they’re the difference between surviving and living.

This is a small insight into the reality many of us live every day. It’s not always easy, but we keep going. 💪
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