Episode 1 - Polly

When 15 year old Polly contracted Covid her family went out of their way to protect her younger brother Jack who has cerebral palsy.

This episode documents Polly's experience of Covid - how she caught it, what she missed out on whilst sick and who she passed it on to. It also explores how her family has worked together over the last two years to keep Jack safe.

Mandy Hose, disability advocate from Too Peas in a Podcast provides some broader commentary and international context around the worries and challenges for families living with disability in these times.

This episode features Jack Wilson, Polly Wilson, Alice Wilson, Tamsin Wilson and Mandy Hose.

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Alphington Community Centre is pleased to document and present this series of local Covid stories. The podcast was conceived and produced by Leanne Coughlin and Tony Wilson. The original theme music is by David Bridie. The fabulous graphics are by Lee Arkapaw.

You can contact us at info@alphington.org.au or visit our website www.alphington.org.au.

This project was funded by the Victorian Government.