Eva Sifis

Restoration takes all guises in Pokhara – 26 April 2018

I mirror what Deb Nicholson advised me in relation to Pokhara – tis utterly restorative. Desperately required …

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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

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

Shanti Stupa and Mahadev Cave – 25 April 2017

We climbed a little mountain/big hill today to the Shanti Stupa or World Peace Pagoda, a buddhist shrine built after the devastation of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan became public knowledge. Taking us over 2 hours, our friend andRead more “Shanti Stupa and Mahadev Cave – 25 April 2017”

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I was thankful to be included in the By Accident Workshop. Even though I have been recovering from my brain injury for 16 years I am still learning about recovery. I learned from everyone else in the group. I love… Read more “”

Emily Ravenda
Workshop Attendee

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

Off day in Pokhara and first view of clear Annapurna Ranges – April 24 2017

Today was another necessary ‘off’ day. There was an hour or so when I awoke from a two hour midday nap where I wished to reconnect with our guide and do something, go somewhere, see something, but Mum, at myRead more “Off day in Pokhara and first view of clear Annapurna Ranges – April 24 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

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

At last! Out of Kathmandu – 23 April 2017

An hour into our bumpy, stop/start journey out of Kathmandu, we have finally hit a stretch of road that is clear and I realise I can start to take some notes. It is 8.50am. Life here really is uncomfortable. DirtRead more “At last! Out of Kathmandu – 23 April 2017”

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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

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

Smackdown – 22 April 2017

The fun never stops here in Nepal! Faceplanted the road tonight. A motorbike stopped inches away from my head and a random Australian helped me to my feet and sat me on a plinth. Mum gave me a tissue toRead more “Smackdown – 22 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

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

Interviews and Arts Precinct Patan, Kathmandu – 21 April, 2017

I interviewed 5 remarkable women at the org 7 Women today and spent the rest of the day in a haze of fatigue and exhaustion. Concentrating and showing up in front of those I don’t know drains me faster thanRead more “Interviews and Arts Precinct Patan, Kathmandu – 21 April, 2017”

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“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

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

Seven Women Kathmandu – 20 April, 2017

Today was both quiet and infinitely empowering. Starting the day trawling the streets of Thamel satisfying a certain necessary feminine wardrobe accroutrement, we went on to finally meet with the organisation I have been intending to for the entire time.Read more “Seven Women Kathmandu – 20 April, 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 was thankful to be included in the By Accident Workshop. Even though I have been recovering from my brain injury for 16 years I am still learning about recovery. I learned from everyone else in the group. I love… Read more “”

Emily Ravenda
Workshop Attendee

First trek Nepal – 19 April, 2017

Today we officially trekked in Nepal. For 2.5 hours with only 2 5min breaks to connect with some of the gorgeous souls we happened upon, we trekked on unsealed and deeply rutted tracks. Our guide for the day, Tserieng (meaningRead more “First trek Nepal – 19 April, 2017”

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“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

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

Extreme Everest Flyby Nepal – 18 April 2017

Yesterday was one marked by extremes. Extreme anticipation woke me before our 5am alarm and girded our preparation to meet the driver who picked us up in his VW Golf to take us to the airport. There an Extreme assaultRead more “Extreme Everest Flyby Nepal – 18 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

“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

Himalaya flyby and water works! Kathmandu – 17 April 2017

Thoughts from today when we rose at 5 to catch the sun rise over the Himalayas (or the cloud bank – whichever won out) and we were served a 3 course breakfast with coffee for 3 (including dins for 3Read more “Himalaya flyby and water works! Kathmandu – 17 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

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

Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur, Nargakot Kathmandu – 16 April 2017

Whew. After my indulgent night last night, today’s physical exertions reminded me of my humanity. We met with a guide who just happens to have a masters in Culture and History of Nepal as well as the skill of FrenchRead more “Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur, Nargakot Kathmandu – 16 April 2017”

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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

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