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How a wheelchair helped 18-year-old Mac embrace his true self

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How a wheelchair helped 18-year-old Mac embrace his true self

Growing up, Mac struggled with his identity.

He didn't want to be perceived as the "gay kid" or the "trans kid" and was frightened of what would happen to him if the wrong person saw anything out of the ordinary.

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The problem with 'cripping up' and why casting disabled actors matters

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The problem with 'cripping up' and why casting disabled actors matters

In June 2021, Jim Sheridan, director of the 1990 Academy Award-winning film My Left Foot, said he didn't think he could have made the film today without casting a disabled actor in the lead.

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Couple from regional NSW inspire people with disabilities to fulfil their travel dreams

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Couple from regional NSW inspire people with disabilities to fulfil their travel dreams

Barney Miller has conquered some of the country's biggest waves, now the quadriplegic surfer is fulfilling his dream of driving around Australia.

More than two decades ago, Mr Miller broke the C6 vertebra in his neck in a car accident and was diagnosed with a form of quadriplegia.

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How powerchair hockey held the key to independence for Perth mum Deema Audeh

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How powerchair hockey held the key to independence for Perth mum Deema Audeh

When she found out she was slowly losing her mobility, 28-year-old Deema Audeh was at risk of succumbing to depression. 

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Hall of Famer Troy Sachs on why wheelchair basketball isn't just for people with a disability

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Hall of Famer Troy Sachs on why wheelchair basketball isn't just for people with a disability

The rise of the Paralympic Games has increased the fanbase of wheelchair basketball.

With a rich history of trailblazing Australian stars, wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport Australia has dominated for decades.

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