by vinnie | Oct 17, 2020
‘I remember a very emotional but happy moment at our first Aussie Hands picnic when Claire was about 3 years old. This was the first time Claire had met someone else with a hand difference and the memory of her face lighting up when she realised there were other...
by vinnie | Oct 7, 2020
My favourite part of the Aussie Hands family is seeing how amazingly clever so many people are which inspires me to try new things. My name is Jay and I’m 38 years old. I’m happily married to my beautiful wife Ashleigh and we have four children, so needless to say...
by vinnie | Sep 2, 2020
Inspiring Story of the Month Resilience, Wellbeing and Learnings – Kate Doughty Jacqueline Banki ‘It’s not about what could have been, it’s about what has been, and it’s been nothing short of amazing.’ With these words of reflection, Kate Doughty...
by vinnie | Aug 5, 2020
My name is Ben and I’m 18. I come from Perth but currently live in Brisbane while doing an aircraft maintenance engineering apprenticeship with Qantas. I was born without my left hand and my arm finishes just above the wrist. This hasn’t stopped me throughout my life...
by vinnie | Jul 14, 2020
I am a Parent with a Hand Difference I was so excited to learn that Aussie Hands existed! While out shopping I met a family whose little boy had the same left hand as mine, and I started chatting with the mum who asked whether I was a member. I joined straight away...
