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Paralympic dream helps Blake McGuiness adjust to vision impairment from rare optic nerve condition

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Paralympic dream helps Blake McGuiness adjust to vision impairment from rare optic nerve condition

When Blake McGuiness booked in to see an optometrist at 19, he had no idea his life was about to change forever.

He'd had blurred vision and headaches, but thought, at worst, he may need glasses.

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How to create a more equitable future for women with a disability in sport

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How to create a more equitable future for women with a disability in sport

In 2012, my life was abruptly up-ended after a planned routine hip surgery instead uncovered something far worse, which resulted in disability.

On top of the excruciating chronic pain, limited walking ability, and constant brain fog, what was the most devastating to me at the time was that I could no longer play the game I love.

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Bedford expands premises in bid to hire more workers with a disability

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Bedford expands premises in bid to hire more workers with a disability

Disability employer Bedford has built a larger aquaculture shed in Port Lincoln with the aim of employing more people with a disability.

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How parkrun helped amputee Paul Webber regain his fitness and make new friends

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How parkrun helped amputee Paul Webber regain his fitness and make new friends

When Paul Webber attended his first parkrun roughly 12 months ago, he went with no expectations of completing the 5km course.

Paul was heading down to the event to volunteer, having heard about the event from his daughter Holly, who is an avid parkrunner.

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Exercise and good nutrition can be hard for people with autism, but expert help can overcome some of the obstacles

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Exercise and good nutrition can be hard for people with autism, but expert help can overcome some of the obstacles

It's hard enough for most people to keep fit and healthy, but those of us with autism have a host of other obstacles to overcome.

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