They Treat You Like an ‘It’: Calls for More Inclusive Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disability
“They don’t treat you like a person. They treat you like an ‘it’.” That’s how Richard*, who has an intellectual disability, described his encounters with medical professionals. He was one of 18 adults with intellectual disability, and eight support people, interviewed for a study on their experiences—particularly in genetic healthcare. The findings reveal consistent exclusion,…
Gail Forrer
A Sporting Classic: The Phantom II that drove through history
Initially commissioned by influential motoring journalist and theatre proprietor Samuel J. Harris, Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental chassis 8MY is a rare blend of bespoke luxury and sporting pedigree. Harris, then managing editor of To-Day’s Cinema, was no ordinary client—so influential was his purchase that 15 percent of the car’s price was redirected into advertising with…
Digging Up the Past: How one group is helping keep local history alive
When Rob Thomas stumbled upon an old family journal from 1863, he had no idea it would ignite a decades-long passion for uncovering his roots—and eventually help him lead one of Logan’s local history groups. Now president of Logan River Family History Inc., Rob says it all started with an heirloom and a curious mind….
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Nailed It: Eleanor leaves legacy of empowerment at Logan Women’s Shed
When Eleanor Lyons donated a shed from her property to help establish a men’s shed in Logan Village, she had no idea it would one day become the foundation for something extraordinary—a space that would empower, educate, and connect local women for years to come. Now, at the age of 90, Eleanor has officially handed…
Walking with the River: Kuweni Dias Mendis and the Spirit of Logan
IN April this year, the creative heartbeat of Logan was gifted with the arrival of Sri Lankan-born, multidisciplinary artist Kuweni Dias Mendis. With her gentle presence and deep listening, she is embarking on a three-month artist residency at the Logan’s Living Museum, a space within the Kingston Butter Factory precinct. Here, among the sounds of…
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