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Ivy struggled to find a job, then she did a Brisbane internship for people with disabilities

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Ivy struggled to find a job, then she did a Brisbane internship for people with disabilities

Ivy Belavy wanted to work in healthcare so she could help people but found employers often "didn't have the patience for her". 

The Brisbane 19-year-old, who has a disability, sometimes finds it hard to make herself understood, or to understand others. 

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Paralympian Gerrard Gosens first totally blind person to attempt 20km swim around Woppa-Great Keppel Island

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Paralympian Gerrard Gosens first totally blind person to attempt 20km swim around Woppa-Great Keppel Island

For Gerrard Gosens, taking part in a gruelling ocean marathon swim is more than a physical test of endurance. 

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In a Women's World Cup of legacies, the smallest moments can have the biggest impacts

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In a Women's World Cup of legacies, the smallest moments can have the biggest impacts

Mia Hamm picks up the ball down the right wing, cushioning it perfectly on the pillow of her right foot.

The legendary US women's national team striker looks up, scanning the far side of the pitch for a teammate to pass to.

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New initiative connects people living with disabilities to volunteering opportunities at charities

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New initiative connects people living with disabilities to volunteering opportunities at charities

Anthony's role at Treasure Boxes's warehouse is to restore donated car seats for babies and children.

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Major sporting events are rarely accessible to disabled fans. This Women's World Cup, FIFA is trying to reverse that trend

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Major sporting events are rarely accessible to disabled fans. This Women's World Cup, FIFA is trying to reverse that trend

Going to cheer on your favourite sports team should be fun and easy to do, but when you have a disability it's rarely that simple.

At a recent sports event I attended my friend and I had our 'accessible' seats given away before we arrived.

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