Deb’s Story

by vinnie | Nov 8, 2019

“My dad brought me up to believe that I could do anything I set my mind to; Confidence was never an issue but acceptance was.” Aussie Hands member Deb Roach has had an incredible journey so far but it has been a journey with its ups and downs. There was constant...

Colleen’s Story

by Aussie Hands | May 4, 2019

My Child Has A Hand Difference My ultrasounds did not pick up any abnormality. Immediately after Phoebe’s birth her condition was detected. Hospital staff were not particularly helpful – obstetrician and midwife had never seen it before and didn’t really know what to...

Justine’s Story

by Aussie Hands | May 4, 2019

My Child Has A Hand Difference By the time you have your fourth baby, you think you have it sorted. When Analise was born we were told by our Paediatrician that our daughter had a “lobster claw” and that she would “google” some information and get back to us. All the...

Alice’s Story

by Aussie Hands | May 4, 2019

My Child Has A Hand Difference My story outlines the steps, links, avenues, questions, conversations and resources after I discovered my daughter was born with a hand difference. Cassie’s hand and arm differences were not detected prior to birth. When she was born we...

Suzanne’s Story

by Aussie Hands | May 4, 2019

Suzanne My name is Suzanne, the mum of Dorothy, a gorgeous, 2 year old little girl and two bigger boys. When Dorothy was born, as a third child, I thought everything will be as before, no surprises. It wasn’t the case. Firstly, we didn’t know that it will be a girl;...