Think Outside the Chair

‘Invisible’ disabilities campaign calls on community to ‘think outside the chair’

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 by Think Outside The Chair

We were thrilled to be featured in two recent news articles in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper in the last month. Both of these articles share the stories of those who live with invisible disabilities who have bravely shared their stories of navigating transport, the workplace, and car parks that are often places of abuse and … Continue reading ‘Invisible’ disabilities campaign calls on community to ‘think outside the chair’

BUMPER STICKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Think Outside The Chair

We are so excited that people have shown so much interest in Think Outside the Chair initiative and everything that we are doing. On Facebook and Instagram we have seen hundreds of personal messages and comments on posts and shares about where they can get our logo bumper car sticker from. AND WE HAVE AN … Continue reading BUMPER STICKER ANNOUNCEMENT

Launch Day at Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford

Posted on December 7, 2018January 10, 2019 by Think Outside The Chair

Yesterday, December 6, 2018 was the LAUNCH of #ThinkOutsideTheChair, held at Gosford Imperial Centre, one of the campaign partners. The event ran from 8:30am–9:45am and was a great success. Among those who attended were Chris Holstein and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch. Speakers at the event were Deb Warwick, Centre Manager at Gosford Imperial Centre, Monique … Continue reading Launch Day at Imperial Shopping Centre Gosford

Breakfast with Scott Levi – ABC Central Coast

Posted on December 5, 2018February 21, 2019 by Think Outside The Chair

Marni Walkerden, the brains behind #thinkoutsidethechair was interviewed on Breakfast with Scott Levi at ABC Central Coast this morning. Have a listen!

‘Invisible’ disabilities: Car park confrontation prompts call for greater recognition

Posted on December 5, 2018December 10, 2018 by Think Outside The Chair

We are reposting this ABC article on our website because we want to celebrate journalists who report on exactly the issues we are concerned about. Thanks to these stories being told, this conversation is making waves not only across the coast but beyond. Original text shared from ABC Riverland here.

Abuse Hurled at People with Invisible Disabilites

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Think Outside The Chair

Is this really true? Do people really abuse fellow community members for using disabled parking spots and toilets? Sadly, the resounding answer is YES. It happens every day to thousands of Australians and others across the globe. In fact, this has become such an issue that organisations are collaborating to raise collective voices and to … Continue reading Abuse Hurled at People with Invisible Disabilites

Blue Badge

Posted on April 3, 2018May 7, 2018 by Think Outside The Chair

Thanks to our friends at Blue Badge Insurance and other partners, we have pulled together some staggering information to help us better understand what those in our community who are being harassed because of their invisible disability. It's through awareness and community engagement that we will make a difference. We invite you to take a … Continue reading Blue Badge