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Sports Ability

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Sports Ability

Sports Ability is a fun, interactive and free program being delivered to schools in Northern NSW.

 

Paralympian David (DJ) Johnson engages young people with his achievements as an elite athlete and stories from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, speaks about bullying and inclusion, and teaches key skills in custom designed sports wheelchairs.

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National Wheelchair Rugby 'spills and thrills' return to Queensland after a decade

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National Wheelchair Rugby 'spills and thrills' return to Queensland after a decade

Wheelchair Rugby player Chris Bond has led teams to victory around the world, but the upcoming Gold Coast National Championships will be a special campaign for the new dad.

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'I don't want people to see me like that'

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'I don't want people to see me like that'

Julia Hales has been able to express her personality and experience, beyond the fact of her disability, by working with Perth's DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts) for the last 20 years — initially as a performer, and now also as part of their leadership team.

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'No time for fairies'

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'No time for fairies'

Actor and circus performer Emma J Hawkins said casting is a still a serious issue for performers with disability.

Last year, Hawkins appeared in the Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre.

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Drive Medical Envoy 4 Plus Mobility Scooter – New Model

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Drive Medical Envoy 4 Plus Mobility Scooter – New Model

The Envoy series, brings an outstanding addition to the Drive range of mobility scooters, with a brilliant performance similar to much bigger models.

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