Emma Gee

Lived Experience Consultant, Occupational Therapist & Author

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Happy OT Week! Looking forward to celebrating the profession this week. Read my blog about the theme for this year, 'Participation Matters' @https://emma-gee.com/participation-matters/
#reinventingemma #occupationaltherapy #OT #strokesurvivor #emmagee

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Read my latest blog about this years theme for Occupational Therapy @https://emma-gee.com/participation-matters/
#reinventingemma #occupationaltherapy #strokesurvivor

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Read Emma's latest blog about her approach to grit @https://emma-gee.com/grit-values-and-the-courage-to-let-go/
#reinventingemma #grit #value #rehab

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Two lived experience presentations completed- what an exhausting but amazing opportunity to present here! Love what I do & feel so fortunate! @strokefdn @MonashUni @AlfredHealth @NatashaLannin #anzso2026

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Off to Brisbane to present at #ANZSOC2026 @NatashaLannin @MonashUni @AlfredHealth @strokefdn

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Read my recent writing regarding #stroke priorities https://t.co/DqOaY0ar7b #emmagee #recovery #stroke #rehabilitation @NatashaLannin @MonashHealth @AlfredHealth

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Powerful to join today’s @EveryAustralianCounts forum. In awe of Senator Jordan Steele-John and Dr George Taleporos’ advocacy. The next 20 days matter—speak up and help protect our NDIS.

https://t.co/s2Q6z9qMzT

#ProtectOurNDIS @EveryAustralian

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Presented. Advocated for my NDIS. Then came physio—the last thing I felt like doing.

But every tough session is an investment in my future mobility, strength and independence.

Showing up matters. 💙 #Stroke #Rehab #NDIS

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Woke exhausted today. Fatigue, ataxia and nerve pain made lecturing feel impossible.

So I went for a swim.

Meaning is my medicine. I don’t just teach occupational therapy—I aim2live it. Meaningful occupation helps me show up, even on the hardest days.
#OT #MOHO #LivedExperience

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As the days get darker, everything feels heavier. Layers can feel like extra weight to carry. But the jacket & gloves are keeping me warm & protecting me. Sometimes we focus so much on what feels heavy that we forget some of those things are actually carrying us through

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Time in the water feels so therapeutic for my posture. Walking with a walking frame means I’m constantly arching my back & holding my body in one position, so being in the pool gives me the freedom to move in the opposite plane, stretch out, open up and release all that tension!

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Today marks 21 years since my stroke - I feel so old! Read my latest blog @https://emma-gee.com/twenty-one-years-later-telling-the-truth/
#reinventingemma #strokesurvivor #grief

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Watching this you might just see someone swimming breaststrokeWhat I feel is something very different-coordinating everything takes huge concentration and effort. It's not automatic. It's work. But the more I practice,the easier it gets!What is it that you could get better at?

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Walking my dog her lead loops over my walking frame. Actually the lead often gets caught in my wheelBut the freedom&fresh air make trying to untangle it worthwhile.Sometimes independence isnt about doing thingsperfectly. It's aboutfinding a wayto keep doing thethings that matter

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Read my two newest blog posts about the proposed NDIS cuts, assistive technology and my independence at https://t.co/H38OJDVncn and
https://t.co/P8Q3TQeemd

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- Reach out to your local MP!
🎯 Read the Legal Explainer by the Justice and Equity Centre here https://t.co/PDH6qBjs2b

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Today I attended a NDIS education event @everyaustraliancounts where they come gathered to work out how this upcoming proposed bill would impact the Disability community. There are things that we all can do to help -see comments

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The proposed changes will have devastating impacts on so many people's lives. Here's what we can ALL do-

🎯 Make a submission by May 29th. Short is fine. https://t.co/AhqsMram6t

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🎯 Read the Legal Explainer by the Justice and Equity Centre here https://t.co/PDH6qBjs2b

A great podcast to help understand it all is available athttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ndis-promise-broken-advocates-unpack-the-sweeping/id985097200?i=1000768855596

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Better late than never right!

I'm currently drafting my Submission to the NDIS re the Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Bill.

Why not join me!

Read in the comments below how you can learn more and take action.

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Better late than never right!

🎯 Make a submission by May 29th. Short is fine. https://t.co/AhqsMram6t