Our Members - Their Stories

Adrienne Smith’s first published romance novel has scooped three national awards.

Corinne King, mum to Ethan, 9, and Ollie, 7, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, reflects on a very special weekend away at the MD Northern Branch family camp and the generosity and love she saw being shared.

When MDANZ came to the aid of mum Libby Carmichael Venning, she was so grateful she decided to run a marathon – giving her one of the best days of her life.

From taking on a leadership role, to spending more time with her mobility dog, Camille Peterson is taking full advantage of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.

Olivia Shivas says trying something new can be scary and exciting at the same time, and there are often additional levels of nerves when you have a disability. But, she says, you should give it a go anyway.