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Disability advocates worried religious discrimination bill will lead to more discrimination in Australia, not less

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Disability advocates worried religious discrimination bill will lead to more discrimination in Australia, not less

Fiona Strahan remembers the first time she was told she was special.

"As a child I can remember when someone came up and said to me, 'God has made you special.' Much later, it came up again and I thought if God made me so special why do some people respond so meanly with stares, horrible words, pointing and laughing," the spokeswoman for Disability Voices said.

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Living regionally with a disability is a challenge, but the community support is invaluable

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Living regionally with a disability is a challenge, but the community support is invaluable

A morning routine eye appointment at my local optometrist when I was 14 changed my life forever.

Swelling on the optic nerves at the back of my eyes uncovered a blockage in the centre of my brain — an inoperable tumour that was causing severe swelling and an immense build-up of pressure inside my head.

By the afternoon, my whole family had packed the car and r

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Stories of disability on your TV, radio, and mobile phone across three weeks for IDPwD 2021

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Stories of disability on your TV, radio, and mobile phone across three weeks for IDPwD 2021

With more than 4 million Australians living with disability, having just one day to explore the range of stories from all over the country is just not enough.

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COVID-19 has provided more work from home opportunities for those living with a disability

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COVID-19 has provided more work from home opportunities for those living with a disability

After 15 years out of the workforce, Samantha Spence was overjoyed when she finally found a job — and surprisingly, she has COVID-19 to thank for it.

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Having access to toilets is a basic human right, but for those with a disability, access is still a common problem

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Having access to toilets is a basic human right, but for those with a disability, access is still a common problem

How carefully do you plan your next trip to the toilet?

It wasn't until my multiple sclerosis progressed that future trips to the loo became a major part of preparing for any trip outside the house.

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