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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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Balloon football brings out the competitive side in players with disabilities vying for the grand final

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Balloon football brings out the competitive side in players with disabilities vying for the grand final

For players of the Balloon Football League, or BFL, the passion and competitiveness of the game is just as intense as AFL — the only difference being the players are disabled.

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

Finlaey Hewlett was just eight years old when she first started experiencing anxiety and depression. 

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Why we need a Disney princess with a disability

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Why we need a Disney princess with a disability

I was three years old when I first figured out I was different from other kids. 

The realisation hit me square in the middle of my tiny chest during an otherwise normal lunch at day care. 

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