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Stories about bullying and exclusion of school students with disability heard by royal commission

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Stories about bullying and exclusion of school students with disability heard by royal commission

When Luke Nelson finished school at 18 years of age, he couldn't read nor write.

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Push to bring inclusive football to eastern Victoria for people with disability

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Push to bring inclusive football to eastern Victoria for people with disability

David Kelly is on a mission to bring an inclusive football team to eastern Victoria.  

Growing up in Lakes Entrance, he developed a love for the game at an early age and played for a number of clubs without inclusive teams in the East Gippsland region. 

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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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Restless Dance Theatre gives Riverland's Darcy Carpenter a career

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Restless Dance Theatre gives Riverland's Darcy Carpenter a career

Riverland born-and-raised Darcy Carpenter fell in love with dancing when she was just four years old. 

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Spinners wheelchair basketball program in Murgon scouts next generation of Paralympians

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Spinners wheelchair basketball program in Murgon scouts next generation of Paralympians

As the countdown to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics ignites the dreams of Australia's young sportspeople, a wheelchair basketball program in country Queensland is training the next Paralympic superstars. 

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