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The Northern Territory's first supported independent living home opens in Nhulunbuy

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The Northern Territory's first supported independent living home opens in Nhulunbuy

For the first time in history, people with severe disabilities living in remote East Arnhem Land will have access to round-the-clock care in a home environment.

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Meet the Rockets, the all-abilities Australian rules team changing lives and a community

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Meet the Rockets, the all-abilities Australian rules team changing lives and a community

If it's Wednesday in the winter, Peter Keath is going to be talking footy at work. A lot.

"I like training day," he says. "Yeah, we got good players."

Working alongside Keath as he scrubs a car clean is teammate Tyler Wilson. By now, he's used to the conversation that goes on throughout the day as footy training approaches.

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Darren Lockyer cops a sledging when he plays with Ipswich touch rugby league team ALARA Jets

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Darren Lockyer cops a sledging when he plays with Ipswich touch rugby league team ALARA Jets

Ipswich touch rugby league players with intellectual and physical disabilities are changing the game one try at a time — even offering playing tips to a legend of the game when he joins them on field.

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Video game coding skills lands South Australian year 12 student with autism a job

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Video game coding skills lands South Australian year 12 student with autism a job

Jesse Cross has a knack for coding, but it's not just a past-time or a hobby, it's a profession. 

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Mount Gambier man's friendship with guide dog opens up world of adventure

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Mount Gambier man's friendship with guide dog opens up world of adventure

Having 5-per-cent vision can leave you vulnerable in some situations.

Like receiving the wrong audiobook and only being able to find out when you are halfway through it — just ask 39-year-old Paul Manfrin.

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