Freya Toussaint paving a future for herself in the retail industry. Photo: Jake Day. […]
By: Faith Valencia
Deaflympics athlete Jaime Howell takes a break from training – photo: Jackson Paine The Australian […]
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People with intellectual disabilities often face the stigma of being asexual ‘innocents’ WARNING: This story […]
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Choice Life Passion Client Liaison officer Nigel Webb Photo: Queenslanders with a Disability Network […]
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Caption: Nick Fredriksen on his family farm at Kilcoy in South East Queensland. Photo: Maddelin […]
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Patch and Trav at the Murray River Photo: School of the Road When you think about […]
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*listen to podcast of interview below Graeme Innes hasn’t had the right to a secret […]
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Barry Harwood showing off one of the many kitchens at the ABC office. Photo: Jana […]
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Social Worker Donna Bryan and self-advocate Michael Cherry working together at Community Living Association (CLA). […]
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People with an intellectual disability are struggling to obtain justice in our court system. The […]
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BY MICHAEL HARRIS Assistant Director Jayson Harrahan makes the opening remarks at the NDIS Provider Readiness […]
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Touch Football Specialised in action Photo: Madison Spedding Ex-Australian Touch Footballer Graeme Clancy wanted to […]
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This uniquely touching tale of sisterly bond is a celebration of the NDIS, and just […]
By: Faith Valencia
When a person is diagnosed with Autism, or Asperger’s it becomes difficult for them to […]
By: Faith Valencia
Alison Mosely in action on the basketball court Photo: supplied Alison Mosely Wheels squeal as […]
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Getting into a vehicle is a simple routine taken for granted by many Australians. But […]
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Chithrani Palipana with her son Dr Dinesh Palipana Photo: Monique St Clair Tough times have […]
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New South Wales NDIS participant, Greg Standen. Photo: supplied by Greg Standen. With the National […]
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When it comes to disability support care, it is common practice to assume that it […]
By: Faith Valencia
Accessible tourism advocate Brett Morris Photo: Jariah Travan “Accessible Tourism” is a destination management plan […]
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Listen to podcast of interview below… Imagine it’s 90 minutes before the big race. Bow […]
By: Faith Valencia
Self-described as ‘a ragtag group of rebellious and rowdy rockers’, Sonik Mayhem’s Jake Salmon has […]
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That’s the magic of ice skating. Anyone can do it. You won’t find a […]
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Everyday hundreds of men and women are breaking sporting records in stadiums, on fields […]
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Brisbane has the largest percentage of taxis that are wheelchair accessible, while Uber largely disregards […]
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With around 12,000 children and one in six Australians now identifying as having hearing loss, […]
By: Faith Valencia
The Noosa Tigers AFL club is giving people of all ages and disabilities the opportunity […]
By: Faith Valencia
An innovative new self-management app that helps people with disability create customised plans for the […]
By: Faith Valencia
“I’ve been here for three years and I’ve loved every minute of it. I love […]
By: Faith Valencia
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to […]
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With locals surrounding the riding arena at the Ballina Riding for the Disabled (RDA), two […]
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The Movement Innovation Team members Luke (trainer top left), Chris, Lachie, Jackson (bottom left) and […]
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Lauren Kirby was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy at just 13 years old. Now, five […]
By: Faith Valencia
Australians with a disability are rapidly becoming a high-demand commodity in the workforce, as employers […]
By: Faith Valencia
Facilities like this exist only at select train stations, meaning those living with disabilities don’t […]
By: Faith Valencia
It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon at Brisbane’s Roma Street Parklands and people arrive at the […]
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Students benefit from learning sign language to communicate with their fellow peers. Photo: Sara Weckerle Seeing […]
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Autism Hub and Reading Centre. Photo: Demi Lynch Adrian Pooley is a man on the […]
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My Disability Matters club homepage. Screenshot Tayla Sudall A new social network is currently gaining […]
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Running out with his mates to play the game he loves is what it’s all […]
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Every two years, thousands of athletes travel internationally to compete at the Special Olympic […]
By: Faith Valencia
JESS BEER A newly formed Gold Coast board-riders business is helping people with Autism […]
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The benefits of sports are endless; they provide good blood circulation, strong muscles, better coordination […]
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Learn. Connect. Grow. Students showcase their artist abilities. Photo: Lottey Willshire. Grace has been a […]
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Most Australians would know there is an unemployment problem in Australia. But what they wouldn’t […]
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A new non-for-profit organisation is hoping to provide young people with more opportunities to test […]
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Enjoying a Jack Daniels at The Sharks karaoke. Photo by Michael Harris Mention the […]
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Hot Topics group members. Photo By Michael Harris The Gold Coast Hot Topics disability support […]
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By MICHAEL HARRIS. Getting on the grid team. Photo from NDIS Paul Gabbert Project Officer for […]
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Calls are growing for a trial of ‘please offer me a seat’ badges for […]
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Ride sharing app, Uber is facing criticism that it’s […]
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Artist Michael Tichowistch says discovering art helped him find his self-esteem. Photo: Lilly McKenzie Wesley […]
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Capras player Junior Kirisome and Endeavour Foundation client Isabelle kick off at a group activity. […]
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Celebrating disability sports during Disability Action Week Photo: Imogen McDonald One in five Queenslanders live […]
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Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Photo: Michael Zimmer Many people suffering from a mental illness are […]
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Founder Brad Sparrow with Ali France. Photo: Angus Kennedy The decision-making tables of Australia are […]
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Every summer thousands of people on the Gold Coast make their way down to the […]
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For many non-verbal people, much of their individuality depends on the capacity of others to […]
By: Faith Valencia
Most Australians know what an assistance or guide dog is, but ask them what an […]
By: Faith Valencia
James Fraser-Smith’s opponents in the wrestling ring keep learning the hard way that it’s the […]
By: Faith Valencia
For many, one of first things that comes to mind when they think about the […]
By: Faith Valencia
A Hopkins Centre research team are piloting Queensland’s first early intervention vocational rehabilitation program for […]
By: Faith Valencia
Disabled people face many challenges in the workplace, as journalist John Catania gives his experiences.
By: Faith Valencia
The AFL is leading the way for inclusion sport with its all abilities program that […]
By: Faith Valencia
In a couple of weeks’ time, Australia will be competing on the world stage in […]
By: Faith ValenciaWhy it is important for journalists to form relationships with people with lived experience of disability.
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Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is pleased to announce the official launch of our housing […]
By: Faith Valencia
Suncorp Queensland Cyclones captain, Chris Bond, was voted tournament MVP and a member of the All Star 4 after a torrid round of Fierce 4 Rugby action.
By: Faith ValenciaPhillip Weightman has endured Australia’s toughest endurance race bringing attention to his best mate’s hardship.
By: Faith ValenciaThe Surfers Sunrise – Rotary Wheelchair Project has built and delivered 80,000 wheelchairs to over 30 developing nations, for free.
By: Faith Valencia
The Queenslanders with Disability Network Gold Coast Local Support Group invited an engineer who owns a nearly driverless car to talk to the group about the development of driverless cars.
By: Faith Valencia
Katie is bubbly caring, loving and family orientated. She loves reading and colouring and wants to make the world a better place for people with disabilities.
By: Faith Valencia
Dean is a young man aged 22. He has autism, a moderate intellectual disability and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dean has demonstrated challenging behaviours for most of his life, sometimes resulting in a risk of harm to others.
By: Faith Valencia
That the future says back to us: Of course it’s inclusive, why would it not be?!
By: Faith Valencia
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s commitment to introducing a Human Rights Act in Queensland is a significant step towards achieving individual dignity and equal opportunity for all Queenslanders.
By: Faith Valencia
Debbie Brooks from Port Stephens, NSW, is mum to Peter Pattison, 27, and also cares for another person with a disability in a Host Care situation.She explains how the planning process has been for her so far.
By: Faith Valencia
Endeavour Foundation backs the strong stance taken by the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Report on the Indefinite Detention of People with Cognitive and Psychiatric Impairment in Australia.
By: Faith Valencia
Have you ever considered how to increase the independence of your loved one? Increased independence provides a greater sense of wellbeing and choice, as well as lightening the load for carers. Here are some tips to start.
By: Faith Valencia
Project Open Doors is an initiative of Griffith University’s Journalism Program to effect change in the way people living with disabilities, their families, carers and support workers are represented in the media, and to develop a body of media reporting about issues affecting the disability sector in conjunction with people living with disability.
