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Central Queensland sensory room empowers young man with disability

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Central Queensland sensory room empowers young man with disability

"It's a safe, gentle environment where he can go in and have time to himself because a man like Luke — someone's got to be watching him most of the time," his mum Sue Chellingsworth said.

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NT Specialist Disability Accommodation project helps people with disabilities find accessible homes

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NT Specialist Disability Accommodation project helps people with disabilities find accessible homes

After spending more than a year living in a Northern Territory hospital, Doris Jirlu is relieved to have a place to call home.

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In the midst of a pandemic-fuelled mental health crisis, Australians are embracing the healing benefits of arts

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In the midst of a pandemic-fuelled mental health crisis, Australians are embracing the healing benefits of arts

If you are among the more than 14 million Australians currently in lockdown, you may find yourself routinely checking the latest streaming releases, or perhaps watching reruns of your favourite 90s sitcom to escape the stresses of pandemic life.

And you are not alone, according to new research published by the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University that reveals watching film and television is the most popular "creative activity" undertaken by Australians in lockdown.

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Brisbane City Council waives 173 parking fines issued to drivers with disability permits

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Brisbane City Council waives 173 parking fines issued to drivers with disability permits

Brisbane City Council is urgently investigating its mobile parking infringement technology after incorrectly issuing dozens of fines to drivers with disability permits.

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Matt and Kylie found love. Now a new course is helping others with disabilities navigate relationships

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Matt and Kylie found love. Now a new course is helping others with disabilities navigate relationships

When Kylie Schonewille met Matt Hillas at work, she knew straight away he was the man for her.

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