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7 times world surfing champion Layne Beachley dubbed me the “Queen of Resilience.”…
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Christmas can be a stressful time. Here are some great tips from Xiang Li to help you through.
Christmas can be a stressful time. Here are some great tips from Xiang Li to help you through.
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Experience
Education
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Learning Potential International Pty Ltd
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Activities and Societies: Host of Adelaide monthly member meetups
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Volunteer Experience
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Peer To Peer Trainer (Solomon Islands)
Motivation Australia Development Organisation
- 2 months
Human Rights
Peer to peer training involves wheelchair users training others with a similar disability in skills and knowledge that enable them to carry out everyday activities and achieve an improved quality of life. Trainer at Peer To Peer Training camp in Honiara, Solomon Islands June 2011 where seven wheelchair users and four family members attended the five day course.
A daily timetable of sessions including personal mobility skills, health care, disability rights and sport introduced the…Peer to peer training involves wheelchair users training others with a similar disability in skills and knowledge that enable them to carry out everyday activities and achieve an improved quality of life. Trainer at Peer To Peer Training camp in Honiara, Solomon Islands June 2011 where seven wheelchair users and four family members attended the five day course.
A daily timetable of sessions including personal mobility skills, health care, disability rights and sport introduced the participants to a range of skills and ideas.
For all of the participants this course was a unique opportunity for them to gain information about their own disability, develop skills that in Australia would be taught through rehabilitation, share experiences with their peers and ask questions they would not normally feel comfortable to ask. -
Board of Directors/Chair of Communications Sub-Committee
Dignity for Disability
- 1 year
Politics
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Volunteer - QWERTY Internet Cafe - Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
ParaQuad SA
- 5 months
Science and Technology
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Board of Directors
Macarthur Disability Services
- less than a year
Human Rights
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Disability Access Advisory Sub-Committee
Campbelltown City Council (NSW)
- 5 years
Human Rights
Publications
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How To Be Resilient: Simple Strategies For Turning Adversity Into An Asset
The Collective
"Have you ever had something go wrong in your life that completely took the wind out of your sails? Have you seen other people seemingly unflappable when faced with similar setbacks? The difference is resilience.
If you find yourself procrastinating a lot, feeling easily frustrated or frequently overwhelmed then committing to developing resilience will be of great benefit. In the world today the pace of change has never been faster and with that challenges are going to come your way on…"Have you ever had something go wrong in your life that completely took the wind out of your sails? Have you seen other people seemingly unflappable when faced with similar setbacks? The difference is resilience.
If you find yourself procrastinating a lot, feeling easily frustrated or frequently overwhelmed then committing to developing resilience will be of great benefit. In the world today the pace of change has never been faster and with that challenges are going to come your way on a daily basis. Resilience will give you the ability to turn these challenges into opportunities at ease." -
How To Be Resilient - The Blueprint For Getting Results When Things Don't Go To Plan
Simple Strategies For Turning Adversity Into An Asset
Things go wrong. It is just a matter of when, not if. How you react to challenges will determine your level of success and achievement. The principles outlined in this book come from first-hand experience in dealing with some of the toughest adversity one could face – a devastating accident at 12 years old left Stacey quadriplegic and needing a wheelchair for mobility for the rest of her life.
There was no textbook theory…Simple Strategies For Turning Adversity Into An Asset
Things go wrong. It is just a matter of when, not if. How you react to challenges will determine your level of success and achievement. The principles outlined in this book come from first-hand experience in dealing with some of the toughest adversity one could face – a devastating accident at 12 years old left Stacey quadriplegic and needing a wheelchair for mobility for the rest of her life.
There was no textbook theory, fluff or hype that got her to where she is now, just real world, practical, in the trenches principles that got her from rock bottom to succeeding in business, sport and life. In this book these principles have been laid out in the easiest way possible so now you can apply them in your life too.
“Becoming the most successful surfer in history and paving the way for future generations required me to adapt to the ebbs and flows of life and its challenges. Adversity and setbacks tested my character, hunger, work ethic and my resilience. If you want to know how to use resilience to accelerate your success, you must read this book.”
~ Layne Beachley AO,
7 times world surfing champion, motivational speaker and founder and director of the
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"When The Going Gets Tough It's A Good Time To Learn Resilience"
Sydney Morning Herald
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Needs, Challenges and Goals of Australian Women With Disabilities: A Preliminary Survey
Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
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An online survey of adult women living in Australia with an acquired or congenital disability was conducted to explore the needs and challenges experienced by this population. Data for 116 respondents with a primary mobility (n = 92), sensory-related (n = 12), psychiatric (n = 6), or neurocognitive impairment (n = 6) were collected. Word clouds and content analysis were utilised to examine the data. Barriers to achieving vocational, health and relationship goals were identified…Abstract
An online survey of adult women living in Australia with an acquired or congenital disability was conducted to explore the needs and challenges experienced by this population. Data for 116 respondents with a primary mobility (n = 92), sensory-related (n = 12), psychiatric (n = 6), or neurocognitive impairment (n = 6) were collected. Word clouds and content analysis were utilised to examine the data. Barriers to achieving vocational, health and relationship goals were identified, including systemic (e.g. financial resources, accessibility issues, societal attitudes), physical (e.g. medical sequalae), and psychological (e.g. self-concept, assertiveness) issues. Strategies to overcome these barriers included increased availability of peer support networks and opportunities for personal development. It follows that disability services require a multi-faceted approach, with a focus on biopsychosocial factors that include, but are not limited to, mobility, self-care and communication needs.Other authors
Courses
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How to Leverage Adversity to Succeed in Business and in Life
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Practical Resilience for Business and Life
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Projects
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Enable Technology Learning Program
The Enable Tech Learning (ETL) Program is an experience based educational training program linked with the ANU School of Engineering to provide appropriate skills for graduates to effectively contribute to the area while actively engaging people with disability from concept to the finished product. ETL Program seeks to provide high quality experiences for students to contribute to real, current accessibility challenges as part of their studies while actively engage people with disability during…
The Enable Tech Learning (ETL) Program is an experience based educational training program linked with the ANU School of Engineering to provide appropriate skills for graduates to effectively contribute to the area while actively engaging people with disability from concept to the finished product. ETL Program seeks to provide high quality experiences for students to contribute to real, current accessibility challenges as part of their studies while actively engage people with disability during technology design and development.
The ELT Program is a collaborative initiative between Enable Development and the Australian National University College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS).Other creatorsSee project -
EnableCanberra
EnableCanberra is a social marketing campaign focused on making Canberra’s progress towards accessibility and social inclusion visible for People with Access Needs (defined as people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women, people with newborn children and the occasional cumbersome traveler) seeking to enjoy Canberra’s iconic venues.
EnableCanberra offers tourists and visitors with access needs a way to find venues that offer an accessible hospitality experience and all the…EnableCanberra is a social marketing campaign focused on making Canberra’s progress towards accessibility and social inclusion visible for People with Access Needs (defined as people with disabilities, the elderly, pregnant women, people with newborn children and the occasional cumbersome traveler) seeking to enjoy Canberra’s iconic venues.
EnableCanberra offers tourists and visitors with access needs a way to find venues that offer an accessible hospitality experience and all the accessibility information needed during their stay. This increases venues’ appeal to an under-engaged market, while also instilling a sense of pride in the local community regarding Canberra venues’ progress towards accessibility.
EnableCanberra was an ACT Government funded initiative to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra.Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Finalist - Australian Small Business Champions 2018
Precedent Productions
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Finalist - 2017 Training and Education Provider of the Year
Optus My Business Awards
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Winner - 2017 Most Outstanding Education Service
Campbelltown Local Business Awards
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Gold Medal
Athletics South Australia
Gold medalist at SA State Athletics Championships - 100m Wheelchair
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Finalist - Pride of Australia Medal for Courage
News Corporation
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Nominee
Telstra Business Women Awards
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Gold Medal
Athletics SA
Gold medalist at SA State Athletics Championships - 100m Wheelchair
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Scholarship and Mentoring Recipient
Layne Beachley's "Aim For The Stars" Foundation
The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation was created to inspire girls and women across Australia to dream and achieve.
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Silver Medal
Athletics Australia
Silver Medalist at 91st Australian Athletics Championships - Women's Secured Discus
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Gold Medal
Athletics SA
Gold medalist at SA State Athletics Championships - AWD Secured Discus
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Silver Medal
Queensland Athletics
Silver Medalist QLD State Athletics Championships - AWD Secured Discus
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Leaders For Tomorrow
TAFE NSW/E-Qual
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Winner 2011 La Dolce Vita Speaking Competition
Pat Mesiti
Stacey took out the inaugural event with an emotion charged speech that had the audience captivated and moved them to tears and laughter and left them feeling totally inspired with her story of resilience. The event also featured world renowned speakers Allan Pease, Pat Mesiti, Amanda Gore, Bruce Sullivan and others.
To inspire your audience book Stacey today by calling 0438636458 or [email protected]
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