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Dylan Alcott says Grace Tame leaves big shoes to fill as Australian of the Year

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Dylan Alcott says Grace Tame leaves big shoes to fill as Australian of the Year

The 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has paid tribute to his predecessor and friend, Grace Tame, telling ABC News Breakfast she had left "big shoes" for him to fill.

"Tame is a weapon. Like, she's fierce and I love that, and the change that she's had for her cause has been so impressive," Mr Alcott said.

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Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott named 2022 Australian of the Year

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Paralympian and disability advocate Dylan Alcott named 2022 Australian of the Year

For the first time in the award's 62-year history, a person with a visible disability has been named Australian of the Year.

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After years of honing his craft, Chinchilla's own Nick Budden has cracked Australia's deaf cricket team

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After years of honing his craft, Chinchilla's own Nick Budden has cracked Australia's deaf cricket team

If you look in the cricket nets or fields in Toowoomba, you'll likely find Nick Budden working hard at his craft, but it has never been easy.

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Being blind and deaf hasn't stopped carpenter Tony Meli, who makes ornate creations in his workshop by touch

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Being blind and deaf hasn't stopped carpenter Tony Meli, who makes ornate creations in his workshop by touch

Tony Meli may be blind and deaf, but in his personal workshop, he is capable of things that defy belief.

The 54-year-old from Jerrabomberra in southern New South Wales communicates using a special form of Auslan where he holds peoples' hands while they sign to him.

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The Northern Territory's first supported independent living home opens in Nhulunbuy

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The Northern Territory's first supported independent living home opens in Nhulunbuy

For the first time in history, people with severe disabilities living in remote East Arnhem Land will have access to round-the-clock care in a home environment.

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