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Fellowship From Sunny Australia to Chilly UK!
Disembarking at Glasgow airport, I’m wrapping up my unreal Westpac Social Change Fellowship adventure from sunny Melbourne to a very chilly UK. First stop was The Children's Trust mansion, hosted by Dr Jenny Jim , with Gemma Costello , Dr Sharon Buckland ( Child Brain Injury Trust ), Dr Katie Byard , Laura Arkless ( Recolo UK Ltd ) and young lived‑expert superstars - sharing Genyus Foundation Ltd 's peer‑led “Life After” work and imagining brighter pathways. Did s
Caleb Rixon
Jan 12 min read


Is Orange (Laynards) The New Black?
As part of my Westpac Social Change Fellowship , I spent last week in Tassie at the Australian & New Zealand Stroke Organisation...
Caleb Rixon
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Reimagining Resilience: Highlights from NAHC Adelaide
Last week’s trip to Adelaide reminded me that transformation is forged not just through personal resilience, but also by the people who...
Caleb Rixon
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Ghosts, Growth, and Superpowers
So, I've just returned from an incredible week with my fellow Westpac Social Change Fellows, and I'm still processing the transformative...
Caleb Rixon
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Stop "being resilient" and start "practicing resilience"!
Hey everyone! I've got some exciting news to share. Following up on my story with ABC in 2021 about my stroke and dating adventures......
Caleb Rixon
Dec 17, 20241 min read


A Decade of Impact: Reflections from HealtheVoices 24
Packing my dacks as I pack my bags for a 26-hour journey from my home in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 to Princeton, New Jersey, USA 🇺🇸...
Caleb Rixon
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Johnson & Johnson's HealtheVoices want me back!
I’m honoured to be kicking off the main stage presentations at #HealtheVoices24 in Princeton, New Jersey 🇺🇸, the biggest event of the year
Caleb Rixon
Sep 22, 20241 min read


Creating S.A.F.E. Spaces at TAC (Transport Accident Commission)
A keynote speech at the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in my hometown. The experience was exhilarating and deeply meaningful.
Caleb Rixon
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Strutting My Stuff at the Inaugural National Disability Awards
I've just had the incredible honour of hosting and MCing the inaugural National Disability Awards, and let me tell you, it was as momentous
Caleb Rixon
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Bringing on the Brilliance at the Geelong Disability Awards!
What an incredible evening hosting the Geelong Disability Awards alongside the City of Greater Geelong and genU! 🎉
Caleb Rixon
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Converting Digital Connection into Emotional Connection: With National Broadband Network (NBN)
My keynote at NBN for International Day of People With Disabilities was a profound reminder of the positive power of inclusivity.
Caleb Rixon
Nov 30, 20232 min read


From Gogglebox to Conferencebox: Health Justice Australia Conference
The recent Health Justice Australia National Conference brought me the honour of hosting a segment. Kinda like a TV segment, but on stage...
Caleb Rixon
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Adventures in Advocacy: From Down Under to the USA!
From Kangaroos to Keynotes: Caleb's Adventure from AUS to USA as an invited guest to HealtheVoices!
Caleb Rixon
Oct 11, 20233 min read


STROKE 2023 (Australia): Putting the spotlight on Lived Experience
A Fresh Perspective on Conferences Having experienced my fair share of scientific conferences (see my posts: "STROKE 2018" & "UK Stroke...
Caleb Rixon
Aug 22, 20234 min read


Igniting the stage as MC for Occupational Therapy Australia's National Conference 2023
Hello, my fellow adventurer of the world of occupational therapy! I'm literally buzzing with excitement to share my incredible experience...
Caleb Rixon
Jun 30, 20234 min read


ABC News Breakfast | Returning to the couch (#2)
ABC NEWS BREAKFAST (Fri 16th December, 2022): Inclusion advocate Caleb Rixon returns to the couch to discuss the need for inclusion and...
Caleb Rixon
Dec 16, 20221 min read


ABC Inclusive | Speaking on panel showcase for #IDPwD2022
Grateful to speak on this AWESOME PANEL for ABC TV + iview Inclusive's International Day for People with Disabilities. A showcase led by...
Caleb Rixon
Dec 8, 20221 min read


ABC News Breakfast | First time chatting on the couch (#1)
ABC NEWS BREAKFAST (Fri 2nd December, 2022): Stroke survivor Caleb Rixon fronts federal government campaign about inclusion. The pandemic...
Caleb Rixon
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Department of Health | Campaigning to create a safe Australian community
👉 THIS YEARS THEME for International Day for People with Disabilities (#idpwd2022) is 'Transformative solutions for inclusive...
Caleb Rixon
Dec 2, 20221 min read


genU | Hosting a brilliant night of inclusive candid story-sharing!
Last night, I was honoured to host and facilitate an incredible evening of candid story sharing, illuminating the living wisdom held by...
Caleb Rixon
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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