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Adapted mountain biking makes Tasmanian wilderness accessible for paraplegic riders
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Gordon Broome has always been an adventurer, and more recently, an avid mountain bike rider.
In 2021, he experienced a spinal cord injury that resulted in him becoming quadriplegic.
Specialist Hoops opens up basketball access to people with a disability
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While Emily Attard was refereeing an under-8s basketball game, she noticed three children with disabilities sitting on the sidelines.
After the game 23-year-old Attard learnt it was the first time many of the team had made it onto the court for an entire game.
Jarred Bird's 18-year journey to diagnosis of severe dyslexia
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My name is Jarred Bird and I'm from Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales.
One thing I know is that my mum has always been there for me.
My journey to a severe dyslexia diagnosis took 18 years.
WA woman celebrates life-changing journey to Mount Kilimanjaro summit in all-terrain wheelchair
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As WA woman Chris Kerr summits the tallest peak in Africa, a celebratory cheer goes up from the team of people who surrounded her for the entire five-day climb.
Taking in the view from 19,000 feet above sea level, Chris tearfully comes to terms with what she has accomplished, and the support she had to make it happen.
Simple ways live music venues are improving accessibility
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Even though around one in five Australians live with disability, going to or performing at a live gig can still be challenging.
Venues across the country are facing challenges due to the cost of living crisis, grappling with declining revenue while trying to balance the need for accessibility improvements with reduced budgets.