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Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics

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Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics

I train every day.

I do 10 kilometres up and down hills around the Nambucca Valley.

I do an hour or two in the pool, doing laps and different stretches to build up my strength.

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Mates with disability move into new purpose-built 'forever' home for Christmas

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Mates with disability move into new purpose-built 'forever' home for Christmas

Longtime friends John, Malcolm and Brendan knew months ago where they wanted to set up the Christmas tree in their new house — now they'll get to do it.

This week the men, who all live with an intellectual disability, were given early Christmas presents — the keys to their brand-new, purpose-built 'forever' home in Townsville. 

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Paralympian Katie Kelly is helping workplaces be more inclusive

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Paralympian Katie Kelly is helping workplaces be more inclusive

My first ever job interview after university didn't go as planned.

The interviewer had a strong Irish accent with a flowing musical intonation, and a moustache (a bit like Charlie Chaplin's).

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Something big is happening in the fashion industry. Here's why I'm excited about it

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Something big is happening in the fashion industry. Here's why I'm excited about it

I've been interested in fashion since I was a kid.

I've spent many hours looking at racks of clothing, and styling and contemplating outfits.

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"I realised how little sex ed prepared me for real world experiences": Living with a disability and learning about sex

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"I realised how little sex ed prepared me for real world experiences": Living with a disability and learning about sex

My name is Magenta and I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when I was born.

Now that I’m 20 and out of school, I look back on my education and realise how little it prepared me for real world experiences. Especially when it comes to sexual relationships and my own sexuality.

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