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Martial arts training helping to combat intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities

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Martial arts training helping to combat intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities

Judo practitioner Shane Masters has an acquired brain injury from a workplace accident over a decade ago.

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Tenpin bowling provides students with disabilities unique pathways to sporting heights

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Tenpin bowling provides students with disabilities unique pathways to sporting heights

A school sports program offering tenpin bowling classes for regional students with disabilities is being hailed by advocates as a "fantastic" step towards changing community expectations.

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Jason Hooper’s sporting love affair

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Jason Hooper’s sporting love affair

Gold medal winning athlete, Jason Hooper was born with Aperts Syndrome, which affects his hands and feet, but he doesn’t let that stop him living his life to the fullest and achieving his goals. At 23, Jason saw a sporting show about a disabled athlete, and that was it! It inspired him to join his local track team, and the rest was history.

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Sports Ability

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Sports Ability

Sports Ability is a fun, interactive and free program being delivered to schools in Northern NSW.

 

Paralympian David (DJ) Johnson engages young people with his achievements as an elite athlete and stories from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, speaks about bullying and inclusion, and teaches key skills in custom designed sports wheelchairs.

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National Wheelchair Rugby 'spills and thrills' return to Queensland after a decade

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National Wheelchair Rugby 'spills and thrills' return to Queensland after a decade

Wheelchair Rugby player Chris Bond has led teams to victory around the world, but the upcoming Gold Coast National Championships will be a special campaign for the new dad.

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