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Reality TV shows Big Brother, The Voice and The Amazing Race helping to 'crush' stigma around disability

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Reality TV shows Big Brother, The Voice and The Amazing Race helping to 'crush' stigma around disability

When Tim McCallum was selected to be a contestant on The Voice in 2015, he told producers he wanted people to focus on his singing rather than his disability. 

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Riverland radio employee with cerebral palsy wins role as disability advocate within ABC

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Riverland radio employee with cerebral palsy wins role as disability advocate within ABC

Bill Johnson got a foot in the door at the ABC through work experience and 15 years later he's playing a key role as a disability advocate within the national broadcaster.

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New Hunter bank branch designed by people with disability improves access for everyone

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New Hunter bank branch designed by people with disability improves access for everyone

Setting up a new bank account is a rite of passage for all teenagers as they're hired in their first job or want to start saving money.

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Pilbara man Luke Whatley breaks own swimming record for International Day of People with Disability

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Pilbara man Luke Whatley breaks own swimming record for International Day of People with Disability

Paraplegic Pilbara man Luke Whatley clocked up more than 10 hours in the swimming pool yesterday, to show that anyone can achieve their dreams if they put their mind to it.

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Living a vibrant life as a person with a disability (who'll never be a Paralympian)

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Living a vibrant life as a person with a disability (who'll never be a Paralympian)

My prize-winning moment as a new quadruple amputee was Halloween a few years ago.

Dressing as a zombie bride, the blood stains dripping down my white dress, was the ultimate way for me to embrace my amputations.

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