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Personal trainers with a disability on a mission to help others work up a sweat

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Personal trainers with a disability on a mission to help others work up a sweat

Many people would see cerebral palsy as a barrier to a physically demanding career.

But Connor Johnstone has refused to allow his disability to hold him back.

He's a fully qualified personal trainer with a degree in sports science and a masters in strength and conditioning.

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Adapted mountain biking makes Tasmanian wilderness accessible for paraplegic riders

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Adapted mountain biking makes Tasmanian wilderness accessible for paraplegic riders

Gordon Broome has always been an adventurer, and more recently, an avid mountain bike rider.

In 2021, he experienced a spinal cord injury that resulted in him becoming quadriplegic.

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Specialist Hoops opens up basketball access to people with a disability

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Specialist Hoops opens up basketball access to people with a disability

While Emily Attard was refereeing an under-8s basketball game, she noticed three children with disabilities sitting on the sidelines. 

After the game 23-year-old Attard learnt it was the first time many of the team had made it onto the court for an entire game.

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Jarred Bird's 18-year journey to diagnosis of severe dyslexia

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Jarred Bird's 18-year journey to diagnosis of severe dyslexia

My name is Jarred Bird and I'm from Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales.

One thing I know is that my mum has always been there for me.

My journey to a severe dyslexia diagnosis took 18 years.

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WA woman celebrates life-changing journey to Mount Kilimanjaro summit in all-terrain wheelchair

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WA woman celebrates life-changing journey to Mount Kilimanjaro summit in all-terrain wheelchair

As WA woman Chris Kerr summits the tallest peak in Africa, a celebratory cheer goes up from the team of people who surrounded her for the entire five-day climb. 

Taking in the view from 19,000 feet above sea level, Chris tearfully comes to terms with what she has accomplished, and the support she had to make it happen. 

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