Congenital Hip Dysplasia Story

Jenni says, “At first, I seemed like an ordinary baby with no issues and then as I became a toddler my Nana noticed that I was waddling differently.” Jenni was referred to the hospital for a check. Surgeons can manipulate the bones to do an operation before the age of...
Twelfth E-Newsletter

Twelfth E-Newsletter

The Diversity Project has an ambitious, multi-faceted aim: to create a more diverse and inclusive investment and savings industry. That means we are working across multiple dimensions of diversity and inclusion and at all career stages. Inevitably, the DP is therefore...

‘Has anyone told you that you have MS?’

‘Has anyone told you that you have MS?’ was the first time I have had to personally think about Multiple Sclerosis. What the heck! The statement came out of the blue. My Mum was diagnosed with a non-progressing MS when she was in her late 50’s. Mum gave up working in...
Epilepsy Story

Epilepsy Story

Jenni’s sister has epilepsy.  It was diagnosed later in her life.  There were subtle signs, but her family were unfamiliar with epilepsy and didn’t know what the signs were to look out for. Her sister experienced more fits in her sleep and as a child Jenni remembers...
International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The 3rd December marks ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ – a day for celebration, learning and action. The theme for this year is ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’, raising awareness of disabilities which may not be immediately apparent but still...