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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

Finlaey Hewlett was just eight years old when she first started experiencing anxiety and depression. 

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Why we need a Disney princess with a disability

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Why we need a Disney princess with a disability

I was three years old when I first figured out I was different from other kids. 

The realisation hit me square in the middle of my tiny chest during an otherwise normal lunch at day care. 

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Kojonup sheep farmer employs ingenuity, determination to sideline disability

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Kojonup sheep farmer employs ingenuity, determination to sideline disability

Kojonup farmer Nick Trethowan roars through the paddock on his all-terrain vehicle, screeches to a halt, whips out his crutches and charges across the sheep yards to start rounding up his sheep.

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Acquiring a physical disability after birth presents unique challenges but new opportunities

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Acquiring a physical disability after birth presents unique challenges but new opportunities

For Andrew Fairbairn February 25, 2015 will always be a significant day he will not forget.

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Changing career plans due to disability

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Changing career plans due to disability

When I was just a kid, all I wanted to be a was a pilot.

I was enamoured by planes and exhilarated by flight, and also being gay I always knew I was different and so drew comfort from the idea of being able to just fly away.

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