News — Living With a Disability
I've got a rare disorder. But it's not who I am. I'm an artist
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I remember when I fell in love with art.
I was in grade 1 and my painting of green, purple and golden butterflies fluttering around won first prize at the Grafton Show.
I want to add my voice to those speaking up against discrimination
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What can I do?
I sit down at my laptop. A whiff of the coffee next to me is as warm as the sun outside.
Mum supported me for a long time, now it's my turn to support her
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I was back in Katherine, doing bad stuff. Breaking in. Drinking.
Mum helped me get back on track. She never gives up on me.
She got me a job at a cattle station.
Wheelchair basketball changed my life. Now I'm aiming for the Paralympics
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I train every day.
I do 10 kilometres up and down hills around the Nambucca Valley.
I do an hour or two in the pool, doing laps and different stretches to build up my strength.
Mates with disability move into new purpose-built 'forever' home for Christmas
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Longtime friends John, Malcolm and Brendan knew months ago where they wanted to set up the Christmas tree in their new house — now they'll get to do it.
This week the men, who all live with an intellectual disability, were given early Christmas presents — the keys to their brand-new, purpose-built 'forever' home in Townsville.