PEOPLE WHO SHAPED SMA PEOPLE WHO SHAPED SMA PETER DORNAN Commonwealth Games, I have attended. I am still the Principal Physiotherapist However, writing two books on Sporting in my own practice, and still enjoy Injuries which have influenced many coming to work every day. I know thousands of professionals and athletes, my ministrations to those with various would be the most rewarding. This is injuries or disabilities are still relevant a legacy which others have built on. and making a difference. I remain an My other highlights were two National enthusiastic member of SMA, taking Awards, one being the 2000 advantage of the networking and Commemorative Australian Sports generous sharing of information and Medal. I was one of only four equality between disciplines, and thirdly, Queenslanders in Sports Medicine I am very aware that my luck in my choice to receive one, and I was the only of life partner has helped me to clearly Physiotherapist. The other Award was create a meaningful purpose to my becoming a Member of the Order of life and to define who I am. Dimity, Australia (AM) in 2002 for my work (now Dr Dimity Dornan AO), founded in Sports Medicine, prostate cancer, a charity, Hear and Say, 26 years ago, sculpture and military history. to teach deaf children to speak and listen. Her Centre, with 70 staff, now influences So, at this stage, I must reflect on the and teaches in 42 countries worldwide. three concurrent events which, over After 50 years, we remain bonded the last 50 years have been my consistent here, extremely satisfied with our life-compass. achievements and our life together. 56 VOLUME 36 • ISSUE 2 2018