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Small head bump turned Aaron’s life upside down

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Small head bump turned Aaron’s life upside down

Bundaberg couple Aaron and Donna Corr’s lives were turned upside down when Aaron was involved in what seemed like a minor car accident.

“I was passenger in a mate’s car a couple of years ago when he had a slight bingle and I knocked my head on the door,” Aaron says. “I didn’t think much of it, just had a small egg on my head, so I didn’t bother about going to hospital and went home.”

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NAIDOC award one of Peter’s growing list of achievements

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NAIDOC award one of Peter’s growing list of achievements

Only a year ago, Peter Midlan barely had the confidence to speak.

The 42-year-old Aboriginal man from Normanton in the Gulf country region of northwest Queensland spent most of his time alone fishing, afraid to talk to others, especially anyone he didn’t know.

Source: https://www.ndis.gov.au/

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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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'I don't want people to see me like that'

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'I don't want people to see me like that'

Julia Hales has been able to express her personality and experience, beyond the fact of her disability, by working with Perth's DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts) for the last 20 years — initially as a performer, and now also as part of their leadership team.

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