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The Adventures Of The Boy Who Was Told He’d Never Speak

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The Adventures Of The Boy Who Was Told He’d Never Speak

For Year 7, I started at a little school in the NSW outback with an enrolment of 150 students from K-12. At first, there were no problems, then things started to go wrong, writes William McIntosh.

Content note: Descriptions of bullying, ableism and a mention of suicide.

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They’re Denying Us A Basic Human Right, And That Will Never Be Okay

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They’re Denying Us A Basic Human Right, And That Will Never Be Okay

Here in NSW, Year 12 and the HSC is one of the most stressful times in a young person’s life. Society tells us that the mark we get at the end of those exams will define our future – deciding the paths we take as adults and which doors will be open to us in the mystical world of careers and money.

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Katie Price: Harvey & Me: A documentary that shares disabled son’s transition into adulthood

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Katie Price: Harvey & Me: A documentary that shares disabled son’s transition into adulthood

TV personality and former model, Katie Price and her disabled son Harvey come together in a new BBC documentary called Katie Price: Harvey & Me, to share the everyday challenges of living with complex needs and Harvey’s journey to an independent adulthood.

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Victoria is boosting disability support in schools by A$1.6 billion. Here are 4 ways to make the most of it

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Victoria is boosting disability support in schools by A$1.6 billion. Here are 4 ways to make the most of it

The Victorian government has announced an investment of nearly A$1.6 billion for public schools to ensure students with disability are supported in the classroom.

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A child with disability is a child with great potential

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A child with disability is a child with great potential

Sarah Richards

Sarah Richards is an aspiring journalist and disability advocate. She was diagnosed at birth with a rare genetic condition, osteogenesis imperfect, also known as brittle bones. Sarah has broken over 30 bones and has required over 13 surgeries. She is also a full-time university student studying a dual degree in journalism and communication.

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