Callie’s Story

by vinnie | Apr 16, 2020

Aussie Hands inspiring Person of the Month – Callie cuts through the anxiety of starting kindergarten As parents we navigate our way through life, taking small and often large, steps as each new challenge arises for our children and ourselves. When one of our children...

Tahlia’s Story

by vinnie | Nov 28, 2019

I Have A Hand Difference Firstly, I would like to thank everyone at Aussie Hands for donating the book Little Miss Jessica Goes to School for me to share at my school. For Limb Difference Awareness Week in October 2019, I read the book to every class in my school...

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...

Angus’ Story

by Aussie Hands | Apr 16, 2019

I Have A Hand Difference I was born six weeks premature and my left hand hadn’t formed properly. I was also taken into intensive care, as I couldn’t breathe on my own. A couple of years later when I was two-years-old, I had a ten-hour operation to put one toe from...

Mikko’s Story

by Aussie Hands | Apr 16, 2019

I Have A Hand Difference I like my hand because no-one else has a hand exactly like mine. That’s why it’s so special. Some people respond badly to my hand and some people respond well. If people respond badly, I walk away and say nothing. If people respond well, I say...