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Mother of two who drowned on NSW Far South Coast remembered as 'trailblazer' for the deaf

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Mother of two who drowned on NSW Far South Coast remembered as 'trailblazer' for the deaf

A New South Wales mother who drowned saving one of her children is being remembered as a trailblazing advocate for the deaf community.

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Woman travels globe in silence and finds richness in world without sound

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Woman travels globe in silence and finds richness in world without sound

Paula Thornton travelled through 20 countries in 14 months, relying on hand gestures and silences to navigate through the various cultures.

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Auslan gym classes a perfect fit for people who are deaf or hard of hearing in Queensland

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Auslan gym classes a perfect fit for people who are deaf or hard of hearing in Queensland

A gym providing signed Auslan classes for people who are deaf or hard of hearing is helping the community stay fit safely, breaking down communication barriers that can be experienced in gyms.

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Dion Galea is the non-binary activist bringing trans awareness to the deaf community

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Dion Galea is the non-binary activist bringing trans awareness to the deaf community

"I am non-binary … It means I do not identify with either gender — man or woman. Sometimes, I am one or the other, both or neither of them."

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Disability no barrier to long career

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Disability no barrier to long career

Competitive tennis, long-distance running, yoga and Pilates are tools to good health for Dr John Byrne.

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