Megan looks into the distance and a garden is behind her. Megan has wears glasses and she wears a light coloured top and trousers, and a pearl necklace.

Megan Hackwood

Gold Coast-based Megan Hackwood is a chronic illness and disability advocate, public speaker and former Lions Clubs International Leo of the Year. Megan lives with multiple chronic illnesses and a disability. She is represented by Champion Health Agency.

Articles by this author

Megan wears a lace dress and shawl. A man wearing a tuxedo stands next to Megan and has his arms wrapped around her shoulders. They're at a vineyard at sunset. Megan is a wheelchair user.

28th February 2022

“One day I appear ‘normal’, the next, I have a walking frame:” Megan Hackwood on life with a rare condition

Megan looks into the distance and a garden is behind her. Megan has wears glasses and she wears a light coloured top and trousers, and a pearl necklace.

8th December 2021

5 ways that employers can support staff who have ongoing health problems

Megan sits in a hospital bed on her laptop. She is looking towards the camera.

16th August 2021

Five tips for advocating for yourself with healthcare providers