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Orange occupational therapist prioritises low-needs clients to speed up waitlists
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Malcolm Shepherd prefers to run around rather than sit down and concentrate while he is at school.
It has been affecting the six-year-old's ability to learn.
Calls for inclusivity to find a place for children with disabilities in mainstream schools
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Harry Banks acquired a severe traumatic brain injury at 11 months old and now lives with a physical and communication disability.
His mother Michaela Banks said the family had to "re-imagine" their lives and thought Harry would need to attend a special school.
Veteran ABC weather presenter Jenny Woodward recognised among Queensland trailblazers in 2024 Australia Day honours
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Federal government looks to regain trust in Disability Employment Services with sweeping overhaul after years of criticism
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Jordan Priest isn't sure about what he wants to do for work.
The autistic 24-year-old said he receives the Disability Support Pension (DSP), but that it's not enough to live out of home independently.
He said scrolling through rental listings in his home city of Canberra was depressing.
Maryborough Endeavour timber facility teaches people with disability skills to further their careers
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Kirsten Drier is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
Ten years ago, she was afraid her disability would be a barrier to getting a job.
Now, Ms Drier is teaching others the tricks of the trade in an industry usually dominated by men.