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Sailing access program takes people with disabilities into waters where all are equal

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Sailing access program takes people with disabilities into waters where all are equal

Alone in a boat, blind, missing a leg and needing to return to shore — it's a situation Perth sailor Kylie Forth has been in many times in the past 12 years, yet she remains undaunted.

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Actors with disabilities take centrestage in Altogether Drama's 'out of the box' theatre production

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Actors with disabilities take centrestage in Altogether Drama's 'out of the box' theatre production

Having a terminal brain disease means Chloe Saxby, 8, is prone to getting tired.

But every Friday afternoon, she's raring to get to her junior drama class.

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Army veteran Chris Gee sets off on 20,000km charity ride to break mental health cycle

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Army veteran Chris Gee sets off on 20,000km charity ride to break mental health cycle

Chris Gee's smile sparkles through his eyes but, after 10 years in the army and 12 years as a paramedic, he's the first to admit those eyes have seen some terrible things.

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Giant 'Gloucester Tree' conquered by totally blind amputee

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Giant 'Gloucester Tree' conquered by totally blind amputee

Kylie Forth lost her eyesight and right leg as a child, but that did not stop her from climbing the giant 'Gloucester Tree' in the South West of WA earlier this year.

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Blind surfer Matt Formston aiming for gold in 2028 Paralympics

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Blind surfer Matt Formston aiming for gold in 2028 Paralympics

Matt Formston makes surfing look easy, despite the fact that he does it legally blind.

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