Hi there I’m Brooke, a solo mum of three beautiful girls, a medical mum and advocate for families like ours.

Some of you may know me as 'MedicalMumma' as I share our journey online, my 5 year old daughter Everly lives with Dravet Syndrome and requires 24/7 supervision and support.

I’ve always just made do with what we have. I never ask for help unless I’ve tried absolutely everything first. As she grows I am discovering more and more challenges in being her full time carer.

After hiring a Kia Carnival for a week recently, I realised just how much I’ve been struggling in silence with my old 2002 Statesman.

For the first time, everything fit!

All 3 of my girls, Everly's medical equipment, wheelchair, 2 car seats, medical bags, oxygen cylinders and even all 3 of Ev's support workers. All at the same time!! In my current car the entire boot is consumed by Ev's wheelchair and there is literally no room for anything else.

I was in love with the Kia, the sliding doors, the space, the comfort, it was effortless. For once, driving felt safe and calm. I didn’t realise how much stress and pain my old car caused until I experienced what “easy” felt like.

Now, back home, I’m right back to battling. My car is cramped and honestly unsafe. It is taking a huge toll on my body and as my girls grow, fitting them all together safely is becoming impossible.

Let alone a support worker and medical equipment, which has potential to be dangerous if Everly has a seizure. Everly's new Simon disability car seat also won’t fit because my car doesn’t have ISOFIX fittings.

I’ve exhausted every option: My superannuation is gone, I can't get a loan, my family can’t help and the charities I've contacted don’t fund vehicle purchases.

I have thought long and hard about making this gofundme, I never want more than what we need but this is something that would change our lives.

And you don't know if you don't ask, right?

I’m asking for help to get a safe, reliable, accessible car so we can leave the house without stress, fear, or pain.

I am already incredibly grateful if you have even read this far, I value your time and energy so much and each donation means the world.

If you can’t donate, please share, it truly helps more than you know.

Thank you for helping me have the opportunity to keep my girls safe and giving us the freedom to live again, not just survive..

With love and gratitude,

Brooke

(MedicalMumma & the girls)