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Welcome!Tania Hayes OAM, is a shining example of a woman making a difference not only in the Illawarra community of southern New South Wales, but throughout Australia too. At 22, Tania’s life changed when her fiancé, Warren, was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumour. After 446 days in hospital, Warren became wheelchair bound and required 24-hour assistance to survive. It was at that moment that Tania took on the enormous responsibility of devoting her life to becoming his full-time carer. Since that day Tania has become a leader in her field as a Carer Ambassador for Carers Australia, Carer Representative for Carers NSW, Ambassador and Board Member of the Sir Roden and Lady Cutler Foundation and on chosen on the Consumer Advisory Committee for the Continence Foundation of Australia. Tania and Warren’s heart felt story has touched many across the nation. It has featured on television shows, in magazines, on radio and is the focus of Tania’s inspiring and best-selling book Love Has No Limits. Tania is a sought-after inspirational speaker and multi award winner for her services to the community. On Australia Day 2011, Tania was honoured with an Order of Australia OAM for her services to carers and their families in Australia. ‘A story that will touch your heart and prove once and for all how amazing the strength of the human spirit can be.’ - Colleen McCullough AO ‘This moving story shows that with love, the impossible becomes possible.’ - Ros Packer AO ‘In my 15 years of journalism I have heard many stories of courage and determination, but none have touched me quite like the story of Tania and Warren Hayes. It is truly an inspiration… a testament to the healing power of love.’ - Karl Stefanovic, The Today Show Channel 9 Tania & Warren's story has featured on or in the following: |
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Tania has had the privilege of speaking in many prestigious venues across the Australia, from the Sydney Convention Centre to Parliament House in Canberra. Her presentations have received standing ovations from audiences from 5 – 1500, touching the hearts of all who hear her speak.
“Book Launch: - ‘Love Has No Limits’ was officially launched by Mr. Bill Moss & Lady Cutler on March 10, 2008 to 400 close family and friends at the Wollongong Golf Club. The night was a tremendous success and one of the largest book launches the industry has seen in ages. 
In July 2008, Tania nominated Warren’s mates from Martin Morris & Jones Real Estate in Wollongong for the ‘Pride of Australia Award for Mateship’ for their love, dedication and support to Warren every afternoon over the last 11 years in keeping his spirit alive and helping to rehabilitate him. At a ceremony in Sydney on October 8, these 7 outstanding guys were awarded this prestigious award for the power of their mateship. 
Tania Hayes honoured when chosen as the ‘Top Gong Award Winner’ for 2009 in the category ‘Women making a difference’ and then voted as the 'Illawarra Mercury People's Choice Award Winner for 2009'.  |
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