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Woman travels globe in silence and finds richness in world without sound

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Woman travels globe in silence and finds richness in world without sound

Paula Thornton travelled through 20 countries in 14 months, relying on hand gestures and silences to navigate through the various cultures.

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Meet the man behind Bendigo's emerging breakdancing scene

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Meet the man behind Bendigo's emerging breakdancing scene

In a classic country town hall, Bendigo's emerging breakdancers are learning about life and movement from Karl Jacobs, who is legally blind.

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How a seeing eye dog named Sadie changed Oliver's life

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How a seeing eye dog named Sadie changed Oliver's life

Getting around a busy high school campus used to be a major challenge for Oliver Fanshawe.

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Specialist COVID-19 vaccine hub for people with disability opens in Melbourne's north

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Specialist COVID-19 vaccine hub for people with disability opens in Melbourne's north

Scope Australia's specialist COVID-19 vaccination hub in Melbourne's north has opened its doors to offer disability staff and residents a "safe" space to receive their vaccines.

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Virtual learning helping students living with a disability learn vital skills and gain confidence

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Virtual learning helping students living with a disability learn vital skills and gain confidence

Tymekka Locke would love to be a barista when she leaves school, but like many of her classmates at the Mackay District Special School, she is not sure where to start.

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