Eva Sifis

Goodbye Nepal – 6 May 2017

Well there it goes, the ground from beneath the wheels of this Thai Air flight. …

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When I first signed up for a By Accident workshop, I was unsure how learning what Eva had learned about traumatic brain injury would help me. My history with sexual assault and rape is significant. As a result of long-term… Read more “”

Elise Montford
Workshop Attendee

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Rickshaw in Kathmandu and Local Women’s Handicrafts rural HQ – 5 May 2017

Relaxed and enjoyed the sumptuous breakfast offered by our hotel, taking in the manicured surrounds of the KGH garden. I connected again with the resident feline and after hearing she lacked a name, dubbed her Dami, short for Dalmatian asRead more “Rickshaw in Kathmandu and Local Women’s Handicrafts rural HQ – 5 May 2017”

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“Your story of surviving a horrific accident and then coping through a diagnosis of cancer, struck a chord with many of our members present that day. Your presentation was wonderful Eva; the measure of comedy, pathos, and heartfelt anguish definitely… Read more “”

Nacelle Maloney
Albury-Wodonga Stroke Recovery Club

My life since I became in contact with Eva has enabled me to grow physically and mentally in the assortment of issues which come from having a brain injury. Early in our meeting I became a vegetarian for 3 years,… Read more “”

Brent
Brain Injury Matters

Catscan in Kathmandu – 4 May 2017

Checked by a Dr, a Specialist and had a catscan all for $200 today. Now that really is inconceivable… I know i’m fine but knowing the pickle my good friend Deb Art is in was cause for extra pause + the factRead more “Catscan in Kathmandu – 4 May 2017”

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I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

I attended the By Accident workshop run by Eva Sifis starting in Nov 2022 for 3 sessions. My brain injury occurred in 2019 and my recovery has been onerous and difficult due to lack of information available. This 3 session… Read more “”

Stephen Whelan
Workshop Attendee

Looking forward to meeting Nasreen tomorrow – 3 May 2017

I am very much looking forward to meeting Nasreen tomorrow and seeing where her organisation bases it’s business of helping those women sold into childhood slavery From her original post – When we went to rural public school. So manyRead more “Looking forward to meeting Nasreen tomorrow – 3 May 2017”

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I was informed about the By Accident workshop from my neuro psychologist. I honestly didn’t know what to expect. However once the workshop started I found my eyes were opened to many more tips, experiences and knowledge about abi sufferers… Read more “”

Pennie Martin
Workshop Attendee

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Chitwan – Kathmandu – 3 May 2017

Reached the bus that would leave at 7.30am this morn and as they loaded our bags in the back I bought a little book of paper made from Elephant Dung from a vendor next to the bus. I guess theRead more “Chitwan – Kathmandu – 3 May 2017”

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I attended By Accident in 2018. At the time, approximately 2 years after my last known TIA, I was still in the confusion, frustration and anger phase of my recovery path. This path was exasperated because of the TIA’s which… Read more “”

Warren Loorham
Workshop Attendee

I was informed about the By Accident workshop from my neuro psychologist. I honestly didn’t know what to expect. However once the workshop started I found my eyes were opened to many more tips, experiences and knowledge about abi sufferers… Read more “”

Pennie Martin
Workshop Attendee

Elephants and wildlife – 2 May 2017

Today, after a morning thunderstorm (you should have seen the colour of the atmosphere while it was laden and waiting – a dusky orange beige suffused the sky), our guide from yesterday’s safari, Kisan (meaning ‘farmer’ for that is whatRead more “Elephants and wildlife – 2 May 2017”

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Eva is a naturally gifted presenter who is warm and personable.  Her By Accident workshops are seamlessly delivered and of great interest not only to the ABI community, but to anyone who has been through a traumatic experience.

Paul Pritchard
Author of Deep Play, The Totem Pole, The Longest Climb, The Mountain Path

“I had the pleasure of coordinating a Brain Injury Awareness Week event at Epworth Rehabilitation in August 2015 which included presentations from people who have experienced a brain injury. Eva Sifis presented at this event and was a fabulous speaker.… Read more “”

Margaret Mealings
Epworth Rehabilitation

On safari in Chitwan – 1 May 2017

We greeted the morning on the water today on a canoe ride with 8 others. Hewn from a single piece of Cedar, in the traditional manner, the canoe supplied comfort and berth to share. Warned from the very start toRead more “On safari in Chitwan – 1 May 2017”

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Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

Lumbini – Chitwan Scenes – 30 April 2017

On the road again. I remarked on the presence of so many living beings on the road and the lack of any dead beings beside. Even though cars, trucks, motorbikes, pushbikes, tuk-tuks, animals (cows, bullocks, sheep, goats, dogs, donkeys) andRead more “Lumbini – Chitwan Scenes – 30 April 2017”

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When I first signed up for a By Accident workshop, I was unsure how learning what Eva had learned about traumatic brain injury would help me. My history with sexual assault and rape is significant. As a result of long-term… Read more “”

Elise Montford
Workshop Attendee

Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

Temple Temple Temple – 29 April 2017

Mmm, what to write? Do I speak about the 10 Buddhist temples visited, each blurring into the next. Do i speak about the large compound, 4×2.5kms square, vegetated as it was thousands of years ago, with temples built by nationsRead more “Temple Temple Temple – 29 April 2017”

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Found the organisation through case manager and it’s been wonderful joining and most useful with other people’s information. You are never alone. There are many others in this world who are willing to share their stories. Exposure to community of… Read more “”

NDIS Feedback Participant
Workshop Attendee

I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

Off day in Lumbini Luxury – 28 April 2017

Still feeling a little under the weather today. Mum travels at a rate of knots so I asked nicely for another ‘off’ day. After a while, I think she appreciated it. As did I, believe me. We ventured out tonightRead more “Off day in Lumbini Luxury – 28 April 2017”

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Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee

Pokhara – Lumbini – 27 April 2017

Had a bus experience lasting over 8 hours today. Now that is saying something when taking the fairly shoddy condition of ye bus in to account. Motor-wise it was ship shape with great pick up and ‘cornered like it wasRead more “Pokhara – Lumbini – 27 April 2017”

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Thank you for the opportunity to attend the By Accident workshops with Eva. I learnt a lot from both my peers and  Eva’s well thought out and friendly facilitation and advice. I have been practising the breathwork to relax, all… Read more “”

Scott Jefferies
Workshop Attendee

I just wanted to touch base with you in regards to how awesome and inspirational I think you are. Not only is the workshop so well designed and thought out but your story and encouragement of ABI suffers is next… Read more “”

Pen
Workshop Attendee