This week, Lupus Qld member Gail Falconer was interviewed on ABC radio on the program Conversations with Richard Fidler. Gail talked about her personal journey from diagnosis 7 years ago, her turmultuous period between June 2007 to February 2009 and her current perspectives and quality of life .

With the intention of educating the wider community about lupus and encouraging those affected by the disease to seek support, Gail’s interview has brought many people to our website and helped others understand what it is to live with a chronic autoimmune disease on a daily basis.

Gail’s Univeristy peers, Rebecca Drury and Matthew Deady accompanied her to the interview for moral support, for which she is sincerely greatful as she was feeling anxious to meet the former Doug Anthony Allstar. The three University student’s are involved in a student society.  Earlier this year they organised a donation day for the local organisation ‘Metro Community Care’ . The students of Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus donated canned food items, warm clothing and blankets to the homeless community of inner city Brisbane.

Gail’s interview with Richard Fidler can be listened to on the ABC webiste or via mp3 download also available on the site:  http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/06/22/2933781.htm?site=brisbane&microsite=conversations&section=latest