Australian doctor Ben Bravery decided to become a doctor when a cancer patient in his 20s. In his book, 'The patient doctor', he details his experience of medical school and then the day-to-day workings of hospitals, in which too many doctors do not view patients as their equals. Doctors who get sick, learn how it feels to be a patient but Ben Bravery's idea is to teach empathy from the start of medical training with patients leading the way, 'They should be invited to lecture and teach students, as important as any professor of medicine'.Bulletin article: https://rb.gy/wforb
Two outcomes of the pandemic – the growth of remote work and a hard-hit hospitality industry – inspired the founders of Third Place to create an online marketplace that connects remote and hybrid workers with “work-friendly” hospitality venues where they can eat, drink, and connect with colleagues and the community.Third Place aims to revitalise the hospitality industry and provide better options for remote work by promoting cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels that have all the essentials for productivity, like free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and a comfortable and inspiring atmosphere. Individual and team passes and packages are available.https://third-place.org/
An app created by lawyers, for lawyers, AusLaw Concierge is a scheduling app that revolutionises the way legal professionals liaise and schedule meetings, mediations, hearings, and meetings with Barristers, as well as how clients can find and schedule meetings with a lawyer too. Within a few clicks, you can see when lawyers are available and instantly book in a meeting at the touch of a button. Founded by Barrister, Michael Alexander, AusLaw Concierge eliminates the headache of back and forth correspondence, and makes phone tag with a lawyer, a thing of the past. To learn more, head to https://www.auslawconcierge.com.au/
Never before has there been a cool, edgy kids TV series that can attest to hiring neurodivergent actors, performing a script adapted from a book written by a neurodivergent author (also one of the show’s screenwriters) and employing neurodivergent consultants, crew and actors. That is, until now.https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/11/a-kind-of-spark-autistic-led-cbbc-show
A national inclusive sports event and festival of inclusivity is to take place for the first time in the historic royal Windsor Great Park.Living with Disability is proud to be a media partner for Parallel’s new flagship summer event, which will take place on Sunday July 2.You can book now to join in and run, walk, wander, push or pull along Windsor Great Park’s stunning Long Mile in a truly inclusive event – with courses from 100m to 10k.https://www.livingwithdisability.org/post/start-together-finish-whenever
