"Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air." Thomas Gray 1751    with best wishes to all Forgotten Australians and their families Sylvia    

My friends Rosemary and Gary Bateman are an inspiration. I support Rosemary's call for Gold Cards for Forgotten Australians. cheers Sylvia Care leavers and their families urgently need help. Help which could be authorised by the stroke of a pen. Stop valorising only those people who can progress through life with their heads held proud. … Continue reading Always Forgotten Australians: A Letter from Mrs Rosemary Bateman nee Maurer →

By Aletha Blayse Artwork (and artwork placement) The circular metal artwork is by Jason Tremewen of Metalistik Wall Art: https://www.metalistik.com.au/ . The mandala is based on one of Daddy's paintings; the photo of Daddy is from 1972. I don't know the name of the photographer, but the image conversion / rendering was done by Elizabeth McNamee of TimeLens … Continue reading A Memorial to Lewin Blazevich / Lewis Blayse →

For a long time Forgotten Australians have been asking for a Gold Card. Here’s why. FAs do not dispute that returned service men and women deserve a Gold Card. The government rightly recognizes the sacrifice these citizens have made, by ensuring that especially as they age, their needs are remembered, and met, to a higher … Continue reading Gold Cards for Forgotten Australians! →

Students of America. You rock! I wish I could be marching to Washington on March 24. It’s about time you kids got angry.  50 years ago a multitude of students got angry, and as a result, the Vietnam War ended. Don’t ever believe you can’t do it. They’re all listening to you! The Washington March … Continue reading #NeverAgain →