Cheryl leads the Nepean Amputee Support Group

Cheryl has been an above knee amputee for 22 years and trained as a peer support volunteer with Limbs 4 Life four years ago. “I started peer support and advocacy for amputees by accident eighteen years ago when I attended the local clinic, said Cheryl. “Back then there were counsellors present on those days for amputees to be able to speak to, then the service was cut,” she shared. “It was then I realized that people just need to speak to someone about issues and be given the opportunity to share concerns,” Cheryl said. “Most amputees want to chat about their journey.” 

Cheryl is a very active community member volunteering her time for a range of different causes. Cheryl found giving back to the amputee community to be very rewarding. The Penrith group meet in a local café once a month. Being a Limbs 4 Life Support Group Leader for the amputee community and bringing people together is a great way to reduce social isolation and create community connections. The chatter we share happens once a month during our Amputee Support Group. It’s a great way to help people to navigate their journey forward and answer some of the difficult questions people often face. I look forward to continuing to share my knowledge and information about My Aged Care (MAC) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) along with other areas of interest with Support Group attendees.