Neurodiversity Consultant
You may have read my previous blog about Rachael and Jodie's visit to the South West. The lack of Changing Places facilities in the South West and the impact it had of their holiday has not gone unnoticed. Minister Stephen Dawson (Disabilities) has given his support and contacted the Augusta Margaret River Shire in writing …
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 Last week I met with Libby Mettam, Member for Vasse. Libby has reached out to Local Councillors to highlight my concerns about the lack of changing facilities in the South West. We made the front page of the Augusta Margaret River Times this week too! Looking forward to meeting with Naomi Godden, Augusta Margaret River …
This morning, as I'm having my morning coffee, looking over the new Rapids Landing Primary School in Margaret river, I'm  feeling blessed. Yes blessed. There is no other word. 'Lucky' no. 'Fortunate' no. Both these words describe situations that there is an element of 'unexpected' about them, unlikely that they would or occur, a chance …
The response to my Changing Places blog sharing Jodie's email has been amazing! Jodie and Rachael are both overwhelmed with the support their message has received. Knowing that their challenges are acknowledged by so many means so much. The conversation has started and my hope is that it will lead to action.
Imagine you've travelled from Perth to Margaret River for a short stay. You've enjoyed a day walking the Cape to Cape with your friends when you decide you'd better find the closest toilet. You open your trusty iPhone app only to find out the the closest toilet is in Mandurah. Sounds ridiculous? No, that is …
I had the pleasure of spending some of last term at Warrawagine Cattle Station and Wallal Downs Station. My children loved their time with SOTA as brief as it was. One of the things that really stood out to me is that people in the city have a different perspective of distance to ours in …
'Because we can.' This has been my answer to many questions I have asked myself and I have been asked by others. It's the answer people get tired of hearing from me and possibly stops them from coming back for more! It's how I wear myself out and take on too much. It's the answer …
Jonelle Fraser 