Welcome to Episode 9 of Live & Learn. This week Megan chats with Melanie Funk, Founder and Managing Director of Eczema Support Australia. Melanie shares her journey as a mother of twins with severe eczema, highlighting the condition’s physical and emotional impacts and the challenges students with eczema face in school. They discuss misconceptions and the importance of awareness, tailored school support, and resources like the Eczema School Kit.
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It can significantly impact quality of life, disrupting sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing. Eczema Support Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that provide practical resources, advocacy, and a sense of community for Australians affected by eczema.
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