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Author: wendysarkissian
Wendy Sarkissian PhD is a social planner, author, speaker and researcher with a specialist knowledge of the social aspects of housing. She specialises in community engagement and is the author of seven books on that subject.
Survivor Mission: The Film
The car skids, rolling into the river. As she witnesses Karl’s last breath, Wendy chooses not to die. With that choice comes an inevitable decision: she begins her campaign for safer roads. Join us to make a film about a life committed to speaking truth to power: Wendy’s life. Introduction When Wendy lost her husband, … Continue reading Survivor Mission: The Film
“Survivor Mission”: a New Film about Courage and Road Safety by Steph Vajda
A blessing in disguise One of the blessings that has flowed from the shocking experience of losing my beloved Karl to a crash on the Kyogle Road is that my great friend, Steph Vajda, has decided to make a documentary about my activism for road safety reform and getting the road repaired. That work has … Continue reading “Survivor Mission”: a New Film about Courage and Road Safety by Steph Vajda
I have more to say to the NSW Coroner!
I have more to say to the NSW Coroner! I have used up every iota of my patience in dealing with the NSW Coroner's office regarding the road crash statistics for the stretch of Kyogle Road that claimed these five lives in seven years: young Lanthy in 2010, an unnamed motorcyclist in early October 2016, … Continue reading I have more to say to the NSW Coroner!
Road to Uki Now Safer
Road to Uki Now Safer Source: Tweed Link, Issue 1069, 28 August 2018 Council has practically completed work to make a section of Kyogle Road at Terragon safer. The work to reduce the likelihood of crashes between Glenock Road and Gold Gully was funded by the Federal Government through two Blackspot Program grants provided in … Continue reading Road to Uki Now Safer
Luke Vassella: Our Singer for the Day
We have been blessed to be able to secure our own Northern Rivers legend, singer/songwriter, Luke Vassella, to sing for us -- and to sing with us -- at Uki Public Hall on 30th September. See: http://mail.lukevassella.com/Home.html Luke Vassella Many of you will remember Luke's generous and powerful anchoring of the Bentley Blockade in 2014 … Continue reading Luke Vassella: Our Singer for the Day
Open Letter to the Nimbin Community
Vancouver, Canada, 23 August 2018 Greetings, all. Remember our Karl? That cheeky smile and warm brown laugh. Those gentle, quirky ways? His raggedy jeans falling off his bony hips? The Oasis’ bush philosopher? (Oh, sigh. My sweet Beloved.) Karl died on 6 February 2016, when our car plummeted 30 metres from the Kyogle Road into … Continue reading Open Letter to the Nimbin Community
