Jodie’s Activities
Jodies Activities, Media, & Reform Achievements
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Jodie is an individual member of the 'Consumers Health Forum of Australia' and National Ambassador of the ‘Australian Patients Association’.
A national ambassador of the Australian Patients Association
Individual Member of Consumers Health Forum of Australia
Activities Timeline
2019
October 19th 2019
My new friend, Michelle Worthington, has published some of my story via her website.
May 27th 2019
In order to promote the awareness of the 'Pneumonia Shot' and the health message of trying to encourage the general public to get their shots - Jodie and her daughters appeared in The Courier Mail with Jodie's story, page 5.
2018
September 09th 2018
Along with Craig Seitam from www.competitionsguide.com.au. Jodie enjoyed her first national LIVE TV interview with Monique Wright and Basil Zempilas from Channel 7's 'Weekend Sunrise' programme. The subject was 'winning competitions' and Jodie's ability to win some awesome stuff, over the years. The interview was also featured as a news item on the 7News website.
July 17th 2018
Jodie loves staying busy - particularly podcasting with people from all over the world. In this podcast, Jodie chat's with Jeremy Nickel on his podcast called 'In The Shoes Of' - from Los Angeles to Brisbane - all about her remarkable journey.
July 14th 2018
Jodie and Greg have a wonderful and amazing love story - it was featured on the 'Blue Labels Boutique' website.
June 12th 2018
Some of Jodie's story was mentioned by the 'Australian Health Insurance Comparison Website.'
April 25th 2018
Jodie's story was featured on an Australian based podcast ' The Ambitious Entrepreneur Network' at this link:
https://ambitiousentrepreneurnetwork.com/ep-80-faith-as-the-foundation-for-life-and-for-business/
March 20th 2018
This article has been published on the Queensland based website Survive Strive Thrive, all about how 'Creativity and writing can impact health'
March 22nd 2018
My friends @Mydeal have decided to feature my writings once more in an article about 'Mummy Bloggers'. Over the years I have been able to forge a great relationship with this shopping group.
2017
June 15th, 2017
Jodie's thoughts about 'Your Health & Pets' was featured in a blog for www.mydeal.com.au
May 15th, 2017
Jodie's experiences in regards to depression/anxiety were featured as part of a live interview segment with ABC News Brisbane, with Trevor Chappell for the Evenings PM Programme.
May 11th, 2017
Jodie's experiences in regards to depression/anxiety were featured in a mental health article for the Brisbane based, Smith's Lawyers, click here.
April, 2017
Jodie's experiences in regards to depression/anxiety were featured in a nationally released video production for a NEW ground-breaking study, by researchers. The study is called the 'Australian Genetics of Depression Study'. The production was produced by the PR company, Viva! Communications.
March, 2017
Jodie's expertise in winning competitions was featured on 9News Queensland.
2016
December, 2016
Jodie's story was featured on the website 'This Woman Can' Digital Magazine.
November, 2016
Jodie's story was featured on the digital mag 'Great Health Guide', about how she survived 3 cancers.
September, 2016
Jodie's story was featured on Pink Sky Magazine, in regards to her spiritual journey during blood cancer. The article was displayed in the 'Woman of Soul' section.
August, 2016
Jodie was a 'testimony guest' on Noongar Radio (100.9FM), Perth, Western Australia on Sunday, 7th August. Jodie spoke to announcer, Anthony Ward for the Gospel Celebration programme.
2016
In December, 2014 - Jodie had an Allogenic BMT and is now recovering.
2015
August, 2015
Jodie's written contribution is published in New York, USA for a book called 'Surviving Beautifully'
2015
In December, 2014 - Jodie had an Allogenic BMT and is now recovering.
2014
February, 2014
Jodie's story was told on the 'Women Get Inspired' website - See the story at this link.
February, 2014
On Vision Radio's NEW radio show 'MORNING CAFE' with Karen Hunt. Jodie recorded a few pieces for the show with Karen on her tips for 'One Simple Thing' that can help individuals.
February, 2014
Jodie connected with Katherine from 'Health Professional Radio' to record 2 interviews for the website of HPR about her journey and her positive journey through difficulties.
April 8th, 2014
Jodie connected with 'Shane' from Brisbane's Moreton Bay Station - 101.5FM talking about her journey and goals during the morning drive-time show.
May 12th, 2014
Jodie and husband, Greg attended as VIP's for a Brisbane Michael Bublé concert and were granted time to meet n greet the legend himself. Jodie was able to gift MB with her book for both himself and his wife. Thank you to Telstra & Couee Community for the opportunity.
July 20th, 2014
Jodie was a guest speaker @ a special Campo’s Highest High Tea at the Summit restaurant Mt Cootha, Queensland to support Couee Community :)
November, 2014
Jodie was a guest blogger - It was an #honour to write a blog for @power4patients - an #awesome #organization, standing up for patients #worldwide and partnering with some key medical organisation’s - check it out: http://www.powerfulpatients.org/2014/11/21/success-is-being-a-survivor/
2013
October, 2013
Jodie was invited as a guest speaker to a 'Grand Final' Couee Community Luncheon to speak about the Guerrero family Hydrotherapy project and the work of Couee Community.
September, 2013
Jodie joined Matt Prater for an interview, on the set of the NEW 'History Makers TV' show soon to be screened on community TV Briz31 and later expanded across the nation..
August, 2013
Jodie's amazing journey and recovery were featured on a new radio segment with *Ruby* from Brisbane's family radio station 96.5 FM Family.
June, 2013
Jodie and her family travelled to California to visit close family and friends, whilst there - she was able to speak to a local fellowship group in Buellton, California about her journey of optimism, plus connected with many family/friends about her journey, encouraging and chatting to as many people, as possible. Jodie was also able to send and give copies of her book to local media contacts, whilst in California.
June, 2013
As part of her desire to continue giving back, Jodie was endorsed by the CEO of the Australian Patients Association to become part of a consultancy group at the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine, West Melbourne. Jodie has now commenced as a consumer consultant, as part of the 'Quality & Patient Safety Reference Group' - working with a national team to identify and create a new framework for all Australian emergency departments. Jodie attended her first face-to-face consultation in Melbourne in June.
May, 2013
Jodie spoke and told of her hope journey to an enthusiastic group of listeners at the TADQ (Technical Aid To The Disabled, Qld Inc), in Brisbane. The involvement was part of celebrations of volunteers week 2013. Jodie was able to connect with many individuals at the event, seeking their own medical answers.
April, 2013
Jodie joined Matt Prater and Karen Hunt to chat on Vision Radio's morning radio show, called 'The Journey' www.vision.org.au - Jodie and the team took callers questions and discussed her thoughts, through her health experiences and her positive perspective on consumer health issues.
April, 2013
Jodie's story is featured in the latest 'Golden Pen' Magazine from Perth, WA - www.goldenpen.com.au - Issue #2, 2013.
March, 2013
March 12th - Jodie was invited to attend an International Women's Day Lunch to honour the many inspiring women in Jodie's local area, where her and her family are based. Trevor Ruthernburg MP hosted the lunch and many networks were made.
March (Easter), 2013
Jodie attended the Easterfest celebration in Toowoomba. There she was interviewed for broadcast on-air by Rod 'Hank' Hanckel for Rhema FM Suncoast.
February, 2013
February 6th - Jodie was invited to speak a Queensland Parliamentary Christian Breakfast at Queensland Parliament House. Jodie spoke to a group of approx. 15 MP's and Ministers about her journey through Lymphoma and what she wishes to achieve with her story of faith and triumph
January, 2013
Jodie was also nominated for the 'Australian of the Year' award, 2013.
January, 2013
Jodie was nominated for an Australia Day award, in 2013 - as a 'Citizen Of The Year' for the MBRC (Moreton Bay Regional Council), in the Northern Brisbane region. Jodie and her family attended a ceremony and function to honour the many inspirational locals, leading the way in her region and to congratulate the many who were nominated and whose work was acknowledged
2012
September, 2012
Jodie was invited to and attended a Business Chicks Breakfast in Brisbane with guest speaker Dr. Catherine Hamlin.
August, 31st 2012
Jodie's story was featured on 89.9 Light FM (Melbourne) on 'Open House' with Journalist Leigh Hatcher.
August, 2012
Jodie attended a workshop in Adelaide, South Australia for the 'Consumers Health Forum of Australia', to contribute to national discussion of health workforce expansion and scope of prescribing for various medical staff around the country. Very important topic for those with chronic health conditions.
June, 2012
Jodie has been asked to consult for the APA, Jodie consults with the group on a number of consumer based health issues. Jodie is also an Ambassador for the APA.
April, 2012
Jodie was invited (as a VIP) to a Brisbane 'Women In Focus' event to hear several women speak about their journey's and experiences as women in charity & business.
March, 2012
Jodie was invited (as a VIP) to a Brisbane 'Business Chicks' event to network and hear Terri Irwin speak about her journey & experiences as a business woman. Jodie was able to meet and speak with Terri Irwin. Terri & Jodie Swapped books and business cards.
February, 2012
Jodie attended a workshop in Sydney hosted by the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, regarding a new national E-health system.
February, 2012
Jodie speaks to Jeanette Acland on Rhema Suncoast for an initial 30-minute review of Jodie's Journey and the difficult circumstances that lead Jodie to become a Consumer Advocate. Jodie continues to speak on Rhema Suncoast as needed.
February, 2012
Jodie was a guest for a 2-hour segment on www.96five.com radio show - called 'Talking Life' with Peter Janetzki (www.peterj.com.au) - in early February/12. Jodie & Peter discussed the whole topic of Surviving Cancer and getting through (what can be) one of the toughest parts of anyone's life.
February, 2012
Matthew Prater from the radio show History Makers plays Jodie's original UCB Vision Radio Network interview for his listeners on his Australian nationally successful radio talk show.
February, 2012
Jodie has now received 3 additional new letters from royalty regarding her story and advocacy - from:
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton),
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess of Denmark (Mary Donaldson) and
Her Excellency Ms. Penelope Wensley - Governor of Queensland.
January, 2012
'Inspiring Stories of Hope' due to be released for publication and distribution in the USA & UK, via Ark House Press.
January, 2012
Jodie is asked to contribute to and comment for a NEW Australian national website for breaking health news, created by a group of very professional & committed ex-News Ltd Journalists. The new site is called healthreporter.com.au - Jodie's first article for the site on 'delayed diagnosis' and an article about Jodie's thoughts on health reform are now published.
January 12, 2012
Jodie discussed her journey in a 15 minute interview with radio hosts and producers Karen Hunt and Matthew Prater, in conjunction with national Australian radio show 'The Journey' on the UCB Vision Radio Network. The interview was heard on over 514 relay stations throughout Australia through the network. Listen to the interview, by clicking right here.
2011
November, 2011
Jodie attended a workshop in Sydney hosted by the Consumers Forum of Australia, regarding consumers and antibiotics.
October, 2011
'Inspiring Stories of Hope' in the hands of key federal Australian politicians and the Governor-General of Australia, plus the Queen of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II.
August, 2011
'Inspiring Stories of Hope' now published in Australia & NZ with Jodie's story at Chapter 4. This exciting book is available from mainstream/Christian bookstores. The book also carries the inspiring stories of 10 other amazing Australian women.
August, 2011
Jodies story and her new book published in Australia's largest cross disability magazine, Link.
July, 2011
Jodie’s Journey will be published in short-form, world wide - by Ark House Press.
June 15, 2011
Jodie’s photo is published in Brisbane's Courier-Mail in regards to the Queensland State budget announcement regarding financial assistance for new home builders (Jodie’s family are planning on building a new home).
June 14, 2011
Jodie appeared - on both the evening Channel 9 & 10 news bulletins for Queensland, in regards to the Queensland State budget announcement regarding financial assistance for new home builders (Jodie’s family are planning on building a new home).
June, 2011
Jodie is currently speaking to policy makers in Australian politics on creating better support for cancer survivors aged 18-40, Australia wide. This new policy will hopefully influence other countries to consider the same.
June, 2011
Jodies photo & a short article was included in a national Ebay magazine.
May 29, 2011
Jodie’s Journey was mentioned in an article in newspaper 'The Melbourne Age'.
April 05, 2011
Jodie appeared on an Australian national television program, called INSIGHT to discuss how a new carbon tax may impact on pensioners in Australia.
2010
June, 2010
National Article re-published in Australian Magazine, Christian Woman.
April 08, 2010
Jodie gave a live interview to the Good News Show on Redcliffe station (99.7FM) with station talent Jeuel Pavitt about Jodie’s Journey (Station signal from Brisbane River to Caboolture, Australia), 2010.
April, 2010
Jodie contacted management from the Office for Women the primary office for consultation to Queensland state government the office can assist more women dealing with illness & disability in regards to women's issues. Jodie met with a management team for a series of discussions on ways the office can assist more women dealing with illness & disability.
March - April, 2010
Jodies Journey was featured as a Faith Journey of the QLD bi-monthly state-wide publication of State Magazine - The QB (QLD Baptists).
March 10, 2010
Madonna King from 612ABC Brisbane, mentioned Jodies story & website, whilst the station supported the Leukaemia Foundations Shave For A Cure fund-raiser.
2010
Jodies Testimony submitted to Challenge News upon request for a future publication.
2010
Jodies Journey on printed Christian Notes: circulation in the Sydney area, listed on media page.
2010
Jodies Journey published on website - Christian Notes.
2010
Jodie is the subject of a U.S. radio interview by KRDU (Fresno, CA) talent Ken Adams (Keltic Ken).
2010
Eight letters now displayed on page: World Leaders are from
The Queen (Buckingham Palace),
The Duke of Edinburgh (Buckingham Palace),
The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall (Clarence House),
The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester (Kensington Palace),
The Duke of Kent (St. James's Palace),
The Duchess of Kent (Wren House),
Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce AC/Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (Government House),
Mrs. Terese Rein, wife of the former Prime-Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia (Office of the Prime-Minister).
2009
January - February, 2009
National Article published in Australian Magazine, Christian Woman.
2009
Jodie joined 'Family Advisory Council' for the new Queensland Children's Hospital.
2009
Disciplinary proceedings finalized by the Queensland Medical Board, in regards to clinician negligence and Jodie’s diagnosis. Formal caution issued to GP.
2008
2008
Jodie submitted input to the Australian National Health and Hospital Reform Commission for national reform proposal, 2008.
2008
Jodie submitted input to Cancer Australia for review and comment, by federal health office.
2008
Jodie met federal health minister & staff, Submission given to the minister regarding Jodie's Journey.
2007
2007 - 2009
Jodie continued discussions with the Queensland Medical Board, concerning Jodies case.
2007 - 2009
Jodie continued discussions with the Queensland Health Quality & Complaints Commission, concerning Jodies case.
October, 2007
Jodie appeared on Australian national live television, channel 10 on television programme '9am with David & Kim'.
September 26, 2007
Jodies story & an article about her was featured in Pine Rivers Press, North Brisbane, Queensland.
2007
Queensland patient representative 'World Lymphoma Awareness Day' (WLAD).
