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Why Staicee doesn't want people patting her assistance dog

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Why Staicee doesn't want people patting her assistance dog

When Staicee Lehmann first got her assistance dog Felicity, she was looking forward to finally gaining independence.

But four years later, she still worries about going down the road to the local shops.

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Industry leaders push for government, employers to boost work outcomes for people living with disability

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Industry leaders push for government, employers to boost work outcomes for people living with disability

Laundry worker Michael Wheatley loves his job and wants other people with a disability to share the joy of being employed.  

"We work together and team work, we make it dream work," he said.

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NDIS mark-ups for people with a disability as bad as wedding price gouging, insiders say

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NDIS mark-ups for people with a disability as bad as wedding price gouging, insiders say

In the wedding industry, couples know the moment they utter the word "wedding", the price of goods and services skyrocket. It's a problem NDIS participants say is also happening to them.

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Disability advocate Tilly Aston fought for blind and low-vision people to 'hold their own' in a prejudiced society

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Disability advocate Tilly Aston fought for blind and low-vision people to 'hold their own' in a prejudiced society

It's been more than 75 years since Matilda "Tilly" Aston died, and both her name and her life's work have largely faded from the public eye.

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Disability advocate Stella Young immortalised in Stawell with statue

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Disability advocate Stella Young immortalised in Stawell with statue

It feels entirely appropriate that children be watched over by the newly unveiled bronze statue of Stella Young as they tumble and squeal in Stawell's accessible playground.

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