The Wheel Life
Guides, reviews & experiences on local, national and international events and holidays.
My new wheelchair was delivered in January. It took forever to come from the UK. It was similar measurements to my old chair but a new brand. It took some getting used to. The highlight of my year was to be back at Falls Creek in August. I had my first wind-hold day and a …
Winter Paralympics Beijing 2022
This year will be remembered for COVID-19 with lockdowns and restrictions. I spent most of the year working in Canberra. 2021 was anti-social with COVID-19 restrictions. My parents visited at Easter, I went to a cousins wedding in Newcastle in May, a visit from my aunt and oldest brother to attend an exhibition and my …
Happy New Year! COVID-19 had a big impact on 2020. Despite this, 2020 was still a better year for me than 2019. Here are some highlights from 2020. I ticked another country, Singapore, off my list. This was in February before restrictions became stricter. I took extra precautions including wearing a mask, using hand sanitiser …
I am an active volunteer. This is 5 reasons why I volunteer.
My local store is in Tamworth, NSW. Roughly 10 hours from the NSW snowfields. I didn't get up early and I wasn't there before store opening. I headed in around 9am with my parents. I was feeling nervous and scared as I imagined pushy store goers determined to get their gear. We found a park …
I volunteered at Vivid Sydney the past two years. I was there having fun from before lights on until after lights off.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Safe travels and enjoy the Christmas music, delicious treats, and festival time!
This is my gift guide to help you buy meaningful gifts for hard to buy for friends and family.
Kate Swain 