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Tennis star and Paralympian Dylan Alcott named Australian of the Year for 2022

Stephanie Convery
The Guardian
Tuesday 25th January, 2022
It is the first time in the annual awards program’s 62-year history that a person with a visible disability has been named Australian of the Year, according to the award
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I used to hide my symptoms and disability from others. Now I want to be 100 per cent ‘seen’

Kate Stone Matheson
ABC Opinion
Sunday 9th January, 2022
Welcome to one of the bad days of living with disability or chronic illness. Despite what some might think, you don't automatically pick up traits like bravery and being an
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At 19, Zhila was told she would lose her sight. Now she helps others reach their potential

Mehdi Gholizadeh
SBS News
Saturday 15th January, 2022
The goal of Ability Beyond Boundaries has always been to build a community which is welcoming to all people, regardless of their abilities, because everybody has their own abilities, and
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Why unconscious bias is not corporate jargon, but a reality for people with disability

Ebe Ganon
ABC News
Monday 13th December, 2021
Compassion and understanding are vital skills for those working with disabled colleagues or colleagues with pre-existing conditions, because our lives and daily decision-making can look very different to a person
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‘It was magical’ – meet the first disabled crew to fly in zero-gravity

Beth Rose
BBC News
Friday 10th December, 2021
Becoming an astronaut is out of reach for most people. But could the tough selection process be doing more harm than good? New space firm, Mission Astro Access, wants to
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A fierce advocate for disability rights

Wendy Williams
PBA
Tuesday 7th December, 2021
Samantha Connor has a strong track record as a disability and human rights advocate and is a passionate believer that disabled people have the right to be unapologetic in taking
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Building back better: How disability inclusion is essential to recover and reset post pandemic

Jane Edge
PBA
Monday 6th December, 2021
There has been a catastrophic failure globally to preserve the lives, health and rights of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has dramatically deepened pre-existing inequalities for people
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The exposure of people with disability increased in 2021, but there’s a long way to go

Laurie Lawira
SBS News
Friday 3rd December, 2021
From recent film releases to sporting triumphs at the Paralympics, there has been more celebrated exposure of people with disability this year, but advocates say misrepresentation remains a problem and
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Performing opera as a blind person

Ria Andriani
ABC Classic
Tuesday 23rd November, 2021
Soprano Jordie Howell talks about how she’s learnt about drama and stage craft as a blind person and explores how the opera industry could be more accessible for musicians and
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Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031

Department of Social Services (DSS)
Friday 3rd December, 2021
The Strategy) is a national framework that all governments in Australia have signed up to. It sets out a plan for continuing to improve the lives of people with disability
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Don’t ditch digital says accessibility advocate

Arts Hub
Tuesday 30th November, 2021

Arts Access Victoria’s Caroline Bowditch offers ideas on how to not only welcome a new audience but include performers of all levels of ability, in order to make an event…

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Australians living with disabilities find joy, independence and connection despite the pandemic

Kylie Bartholomew and Gavin Salmon
ABC
Monday 29th November, 2021
The pandemic has brought with it different challenges for everyone. But for some Australians with a disability, it's been a chance to find joy, independence and new passions.
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