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Victoria says it is 'stepping in' following Commonwealth failure to boost vaccination rates in disability sector

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Victoria says it is 'stepping in' following Commonwealth failure to boost vaccination rates in disability sector

The Victorian government says it has been forced to step in and fund targeted hubs after failing to get a response from the Commonwealth on low vaccination rates among people with a disability.

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Disability advocate hopes to spark more accessible holidays in Western Australia

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Disability advocate hopes to spark more accessible holidays in Western Australia

A hazardous step, narrow doors or hidden dangers make holidaying in Western Australia for people with a disability so treacherous that 20 per cent of them just stay at home.

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Capability tops disability at Special Olympics State Games in Western Australia

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Capability tops disability at Special Olympics State Games in Western Australia

More than 100 athletes are competing in a different type of Olympics in Perth's western suburbs this weekend. 

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SalTy Souls Legacy's learn-to-surf program helps kids struggling with DV, disability and bullying

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SalTy Souls Legacy's learn-to-surf program helps kids struggling with DV, disability and bullying

Eleven-year-old Harry, who escaped a domestic violence situation with his mother and siblings, admits he sometimes gets angry.

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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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