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Destiny Kynuna wants more First Nations people to study and work in health care

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Destiny Kynuna wants more First Nations people to study and work in health care

When Destiny Kynuna was growing up in Yarrabah, a remote Indigenous community in Far North Queensland, she didn't know any Indigenous doctors.

So when an Indigenous patient recently asked for the now-26-year-old medical student to take care of her in hospital, the request resonated with her.

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From wheelchair to surfboard, a double amputee's incredible optimism and recovery

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From wheelchair to surfboard, a double amputee's incredible optimism and recovery

Stephen "Lobby" Lobb has been dealt more than his fair share of challenges in life, but he has never let the hurdles slow him down.

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Disability support volunteers hit the water to raise funds and conquer the Murray

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Disability support volunteers hit the water to raise funds and conquer the Murray

Not many people can say they have experienced the entire Murray River in a kayak, but for Dan Smith from the New South Wales Central Coast, that will soon be a reality.

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Busselton Jetty swimmer and wheelchair user Luther Frost-Barnes vows 'never give up'

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Busselton Jetty swimmer and wheelchair user Luther Frost-Barnes vows 'never give up'

Everyone who takes part in the annual swim along the longest timber jetty in the southern hemisphere should be proud, but Luther Frost-Barnes has more reason than most. 

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Brothers Abdul and Mo Syed are legally blind but that hasn't stopped them taking up skateboarding

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Brothers Abdul and Mo Syed are legally blind but that hasn't stopped them taking up skateboarding

When Abdul Syed isn't busy with his year 10 studies, he picks up his skateboard and heads outside to practice a new trick he has been trying to nail called the shove-it.

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