Debra Bateman

@plainJaniexx Oh Jane! My heart breaks for you all. It highlights how grateful we must all be for every moment and every movement. Much love ❤️

From #Fight4Jon on IG An update on my beautiful boy Jon : Since his devastating diagnosis, Jon has bravely fought the relentless progression of his condition - ALS [Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis] - with extraordinary resilience and dignity. He has defied the statistics of survival by more than two years. In 2021, Jon lost nearly all function in his arms and hands and eventually his ability to walk. In 2022, he became fully dependent on his family for all feeding, showering, dressing and personal care. Over the past year, Jon has required the assistance of a ventilator overnight to help him to breathe as his lung function has dramatically declined. Jon has all but lost his ability to speak due to the weakening of muscles in his tongue, neck and jaw. This also means eating is very challenging, yet he has been valiantly determined to avoid having a feeding tube. Now, Jon is fully paralysed which keeps him indoors resting most of the time, but he really enjoys getting out in the sun when he can and loves having his mates over to watch footy or cricket and to share a meal and a few beers. He is constantly researching alternative approaches to his health & wellbeing and is always keen to try anything that may make a difference to his symptoms. He starts every day with the biggest smile and before going to sleep at night, shares something he's grateful for in his day. His unwavering positive spirit is an inspiration to all who know and love him. So in the words of Jon himself, "Let's Motor On" and #Fight4Jon 💛🖤

Did I mention the time that we had 4 extraordinary #AFLW players drop into our very remote community? @aflwomens @BulldogsW @NMFCWomens They were exceptional ambassadors and generous role models to the kids! #

Learning and unlearning: lessons from a remote community. @debbateman writes about what she has learned about education and and what she has had to un-learn at a remote Indigenous school #NRW2023 independence.partica.online/independence/i…

#NRW2023 calls for us to Be a Voice for Generations. Hear from @debbateman in her blog article: Sorrow, reconciliation and professions of service and care: Truth, Treaty, Heart and Voice blogs.flinders.edu.au/swirls-scoop/2…

@chyloe14 @smittysmith013 I am extremely proud of her … always ❤️

@debbateman @smittysmith013 And your amazing daughter for helping to bring this project to life!

Proud 🏳️‍🌈

@BazzaBulldog @RookieMeCentral Thanks Barry! Been bush for the last couple of weeks. This is a spectacularly insightful piece. 🌟

@RookieMeCentral A nice read @debbateman

FOOTBALL | Crossing from North, forward Daisy Bateman has a ready made slot waiting for her at the Western Bulldogs, and she brings with her not only talent but much needed experience. She is next up in our new recruit series 📷: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos central.rookieme.com/afl/2022/07/15…

You’re going to love watching Daisy Bateman play! 🤩

@BazzaBulldog It is wonderful news!!! Indeed our memberships, colours and support go to the doggies!!! We are all very excited for Daisy 🐾

@debbateman hi Deb, be nice to see you with a slash of red now that Daisy has bounded across to the Kennel!

We’re ready to cheer on @NorthAFLW @aflwomens from North East Arnhem! Go @bateman_daisy! Go Roo Girls!

@UniSA_CRESI @UniversitySA A worthy recipient. A sustained contribution to literacy education and acknowledgement of place in young people’s lives. Congratulations Barbara! 🌟🌟 #shininglightofAustralianEducation

“The day that he said he didn’t like his teddy, you knew he was a no good kid. But when he threatened your life with a Swiss blade knife, what a guy, makes you cry and I did” #Eddie #RockyHorrorPictureShow #Meatloaf #MeatLoafRIP

@pamb54 Thanks Pam! I hope you are well, happy and that your time is productive. Lovely to hear from you. 🌟

@debbateman All the best Deb.

As first 2 years of #parentgapyears come to end, so too does time at Flinders. Chosen a different path to #walkmytruth and #domyvalues. Big adventure coming for personal and professional learning. #stillresearching #stillteaching #learningfromwonderfulhumans #yolngu

@Dunk_West Indeed you will ….

It took 2 years for @NorthAFLW to play in Adelaide. Your time is now! Go RooGirls! #aflw #aflwNorthCrows #aflwCrowsNorth 🌟

@LydiaWoodyatt Congratulations Lydia! And a super big welcome to the world little one 🌟

2022 to do list done. instagram.com/p/CYQhJrgJF1R/…

Another one of those proud mum moments … I have raised a daughter willing to use her mind, voice and skills to contribute to a better world. #aflw aflplayers.com.au/news-feed/stor…

A privilege to handover our Teacher Education Student @Flinders @FlindersEPSW Award at the SA World Teachers Day Ceremony to Harleigh Stanton #saeducators #WTD2021 #educationmatters #greatteacherschangetheworld

Proud mum moment! Go Dais 🌟🌟🌟 #happydais