Hadassah's Story - A True Inspiration
Hadassah’s story is truly inspirational not only about where she came from but what she has been through and the determination this girl has shown a lot of people. She has changed the hearts and also the thinking some of us have. We have to mention all the help and support she received and how lucky we all are to have this type of support in Australia and PNG.
Peter Hughes BURN Foundation Welcomes Our First Ambassodor Carol Mayer
Carol Mayer’s commitment, passion, drive, and personality have brought so much to all of us in the burn community. Her amazing attitude is an example to us all and I am now very proud to bestow upon you the title of Peter Hughes BURN Foundation Ambassador
Peter Hughes BURN Foundation In Queensland - Testimonials
Peter Hughes BURN Foundation Patron / Bali Bombing Survivor Peter Hughes visited the Queensland Institute of Medical Research and Wilsons HTM Investment Group
Living Skills Enhancement Retreat Testimonials
I got so much out of it and I would recommend it to any Burn Survivor who felt the need to improve them internally and externally and will be attending and would encourage others to attend Peter Hughes Patron Peter Hughes Burn Foundation
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This retreat has been an enlightening experience. It has been an honour to share this special time with very special people. These great Aussie battlers have come together through a common but unique experience to help one another overcome the hurdles that are placed in our lives due to these experiences. As a burn survivor myself I am very proud to say that I was part of the 2007 burns foundation retreat in WA.
Dale

For me the 2007 Burn Foundation Retreat has meant an opportunity to meet other people who are burn survivors and to share our experiences and issues. The support and encouragement given to me by other survivors and the support staff has been phenomenal. I am very happy that I chose to participate and feel that I will go back to Tasmania having made a lot of new friends and with an improved perception of myself. Thanks to all involved.
Trina

Before attending I thought it would be good to meet other people at the retreat, who have been through similar things to me. At the retreat it was nice to meet everyone and learn through each other’s experiences. I didn't feel like the odd one out like I often do. After the retreat I felt good, it wasn't just me. There were a lot of issues I hadn't really thought about much raised so I did a fair bit of introspection in the next few weeks. I'm still growing up (should be there by 60); it has helped me by making me think about how I feel about things rather than feeling how I think about things. If that makes any sense. When it was mentioned in the Elist about the 2007 retreat in Perth I was one of the first to put my name down and that retreat was just as good as the first. New friends and stories to swap. So l encourage you all to put your name down for the next retreat, believe me you will all get something out of it. A new survivor or an old one there is something for everyone. And as we are all in the same boat there is no embarassement for anyone.

To be truthful when l was first asked if l would to attend the retreat, my first though was to say no after all what was the point l was burned 52 yrs ago and l believed that l had coped very well. Well was l in for a shock even when l first arrived l really didn't know what l was doing there. After that first session it made me realise that there were other people like me and during the weekend it made me face up to issues that that l had buried for so long that l no longer thought about, but deep down were affecting my life and others around me. Being able to talk about them with other people that understood was like a great weight off my shoulders; I had a great time at the retreat and made some wonderful friendships.

For me it was like a great awaking, until then l really hadn't known any other burn survivors, not having any treatment and hospital visits was like l was on my own and just to be able to talk about the little niggles and problems l have associated with the burns was such an uplifting experience. Back in the days when l was first burned there was no support, treatment was basic and the Doctor's did their best for you but you really were on your own. Today so much has changed, treatments have improved and hospitals have burns units and just so much more. After the retreat l was on such a high, I have come down a little but just knowing the friendships and support that came out of that weekend are there always makes me feel good.
Dawn
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