Eva Sifis

Thank you Goldele

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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

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
Meaningful number of words reached

Meaningful number of words reached

Seems to be a meaningful number of words reached in my stories-in-process.Slow going at the moment.Got to get back into the daily practice but there are so many demands on my attention right now.This is a good thing! @andrewjobling64#author#memoir#atlast#somanystories#somanyeras#somanylives

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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

Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc
Mardi Gras and new offices for PWDA (People With Disabilities Australia)

Mardi Gras and new offices for PWDA (People With Disabilities Australia)

My introduction to being a co-vice-chair of the Board was an unforgettable trip to Sydney. Never having experienced the Mardi Gras, what fun to be an active part of it the first time! We were led through some introductory trainingRead more “Mardi Gras and new offices for PWDA (People With Disabilities Australia)”

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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
Greek festival ‘The Anitpodes’

Greek festival ‘The Anitpodes’

Went to the Greek festival ‘The Anitpodes’ in Lonsdale St yesterday evening. Mum and I watched the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia’s dancing group perform and they finished up with this bit of acrobatics. This is a practice duringRead more “Greek festival ‘The Anitpodes’”

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Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc

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
Celebratory Day weekend in Metung with my friend Sam.

Celebratory Day weekend in Metung with my friend Sam

After meeting in the neighbourhood when I moved back to Elwood after 20 years in 2019, Sam and I forged a great friendship. I gratefully accepted his invitation to his new digs in Metung on Lakes Entrance for the weekendRead more “Celebratory Day weekend in Metung with my friend Sam”

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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

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

Eclipsed 40,000 words today

Writing is still going remembering the challenges posed whilst living and working in Japan are tinged with the strength built through their experience. Whew, whaddaride.It goes on. #portmelbourne #to #elwood  #sunset #walk#9000steps #90mins

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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

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
Naked In Victoria” - sung to the tune of “Jukebox in Siberia

Naked In Victoria” – sung to the tune of “Jukebox in Siberia

I was today years old when I found Sunnyside Beach, about an hour’s drive from Melbourne, is the closest nudist beach. Yay, more freckles on my freckle – the surest way to a good day! Highly recommend… Ain’t got nothingRead more “Naked In Victoria” – sung to the tune of “Jukebox in Siberia”

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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

Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc

Memories of Lockie D with Karl x

@be._.gin@elwoodsourdough #spotto#yum#cloudyday#canal#reflection#x2#lockied#bridgeovercalmwaters#mumshere

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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

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

Boarding back to Melbourne

As I sit awaiting boarding back to Melbourne I reflect over the past day, a whirlwind visit to Sydney to finish a project achieved for AFDO and my last before I put a pause on work for that organisation toRead more “Boarding back to Melbourne”

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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 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
I anticipate more change-making ahead… bring it.

I anticipate more change-making ahead… bring it.

I give gratitude to those voting for my recent appointment to the board of ‘People With Disability Australia’. As an organisation empowering, championing and celebrating people with disability, By Accident and PWDA share an ethos. @pwdaustralia #boarddirector#boardmember#governance#policy#voice#advocacy#advocate#changemaking#swing#sayitloud#presence#transformation#evolution

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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

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
AFDO National Disability Advocacy Conference

AFDO National Disability Advocacy Conference

Today I attended the AFDO National Disability Advocacy Conference celebrating its 20th anniversary of practicing its vision – That all people with disabilities must be involved equally in all aspects of social, economic, political and cultural life. Here I amRead more “AFDO National Disability Advocacy Conference”

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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

Eva is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter. Apart from sharing her own trials, successes and insights post ABI, she involves and responds warmly to her audience and their own unique lived experiences. We received lots of positive responses after her… Read more “”

Chris Oriel
HOPES Inc