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legs, arms and face. It was difficult to comprehend what had happened, but I haven’t let it stop me from doing what I love.”
Still living in Townsville, Lachie treks back to the red dirt with his three younger children in tow, or to visit his two older children and their families whenever he has the chance.
His walls at home are plastered in the countless photos he has captured from all over Australia. Persistence, Lachie said, along with support from his mother, three sisters and five children has been the key to keeping his life, and passion, on track.
“Even if it is slow and a lot of effort expended to get the results you want, never give up, always be persistent. You never know what life is going to throw at you, and having this condition can be challenging sometimes, but it won’t stop me.
“My mobility is a big issue in taking a lot of photos as I can’t just jump out of the car and run up the hill or rock hop out to the middle of the river to get ‘that’ shot. A lot of my photos, especially when travelling, are taken out the window of my parked car after a lot of manoeuvring to get into the right position,” he said.
“I have a very good camera, a Canon D700, with a couple of lenses and a basic editing program on my computer, but apart from that I have very little other equipment. No tripod, no extra lighting and no fancy programs. I like the images to be raw and real.”
With support from Just Better Care Townsville, Lachie sells his artwork at local markets, getting assistance with set up and pack down of the stall. Following some advice from a friend, Lachie has also started leasing his artworks to businesses and individuals.
Even if it is slow and a lot of effort expended to get the results you want, never give up, always be persistent. You never know what life is going to throw at you, and having this condition can be challenging sometimes, but it won’t stop me.
Just Better Care can provide support at home and
in the community, including personal care, respite support, and social and lifestyle support for older Australians,
and people living with a disability. Want to find out more? Visit justbettercare.com today.
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