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From jail to in-demand speaker: The disability royal commission hears Justen's story

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From jail to in-demand speaker: The disability royal commission hears Justen's story

A First Nations man with cognitive disability has told a public inquiry his criminal record is like a "life sentence" that makes it hard to break the cycle of crime and move on with his life.

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Online group builds connection between Australians living with disabilities in the bush

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Online group builds connection between Australians living with disabilities in the bush

Josie Clarke was just five years old when she was rushed to Sydney with her three siblings to say goodbye to their father.

Glen Clarke had been involved in a serious truck accident.

"We were all taken straight to Sydney before he had to have a massive surgery to say goodbye to Dad, just in case," Ms Clarke said.

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Central Queensland sensory room empowers young man with disability

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Central Queensland sensory room empowers young man with disability

"It's a safe, gentle environment where he can go in and have time to himself because a man like Luke — someone's got to be watching him most of the time," his mum Sue Chellingsworth said.

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NT Specialist Disability Accommodation project helps people with disabilities find accessible homes

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NT Specialist Disability Accommodation project helps people with disabilities find accessible homes

After spending more than a year living in a Northern Territory hospital, Doris Jirlu is relieved to have a place to call home.

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In the midst of a pandemic-fuelled mental health crisis, Australians are embracing the healing benefits of arts

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In the midst of a pandemic-fuelled mental health crisis, Australians are embracing the healing benefits of arts

If you are among the more than 14 million Australians currently in lockdown, you may find yourself routinely checking the latest streaming releases, or perhaps watching reruns of your favourite 90s sitcom to escape the stresses of pandemic life.

And you are not alone, according to new research published by the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University that reveals watching film and television is the most popular "creative activity" undertaken by Australians in lockdown.

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