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‘She was able to have golf lessons’: Confronting the inquiry into the gender pain gap through art – ABC listen

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As the inquiry into Women’s Pain and the Gender pain Gap continues in Victoria, Michelle Hamer confronts the dismissive language around those living with chronic pain through art. 

Michelle is an acclaimed artist whose work delivers a strong message through what may be considered a gentle medium. She is also no stranger to chronic pain, having lived with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. But asking others to share their experiences informed her latest works. 

Her new exhibition called ‘I’m a Believer‘ confronts the dismissive language around those living with chronic pain.

Connective Tissues Disorders Network Australia

Guest: 

Michelle Hamer, artist living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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