My Way on Channel 9 Queensland and 9Now S12E2 – This week on My Way meet five Aussies who have faced life’s challenges head on and rewritten their own stories, Sunday at 5.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
After losing her legs from a post-birth infection, Wendy Passfield battled years of pain and addiction to medication, until everything shifted when she discovered wheelchair basketball. Through the game Wendy found strength, community, and a way to reclaim her independence. Motivated by the desire to be someone her kids could be proud of, she rebuilt her confidence one game at a time. Now a national league player, Wendy is dedicated to helping others use sport as a pathway back to purpose and belonging.
Fourth-generation dairy farmer Rob Pekin felt the brutal vulnerability of conventional agriculture firsthand.
Driven by a quest for an equitable food system, he founded Food Connect Shed. Partnering with over 80 local farmers, the business guarantees fair compensation for fresh, seasonal and ecologically grown produce. As a community-owned enterprise, Food Connect Shed is empowering growers and strengthening the sustainable connection between the earth and our tables.
Hoping to spark wonder and imagination in her children, Eryn Purcell discovered her passion for toymaking and NOM Handcrafted Toys was born. Eryn meticulously hand-carves and paints wooden animals, creating toys that encourage play and storytelling. Every piece is meant to ignite curiosity and creativity, proving that imagination is the ultimate space for dreams, exploration, and celebrating the sheer joy of play.
Faced with drought and uncertainty, Glenelg Station was once a struggling farm. For Amanda Shepherd and Mark Abra, it became a project of restoration.
After uncovering historic cottages on the property, they committed to bringing them back to life. Today it’s a breathtaking celebration of heritage and storytelling. Visitors can connect with history, wander through restored grounds, and experience the calming influence of the land that has given Amanda and Mark a renewed sense of fulfillment.
Catch these uplifting stories of reinvention and determination on My Way this Sunday at 5.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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