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I was born with the travel bug, and a disability

Imogen Kars
Escape
Friday 11th August, 2023
Just like every adventure, disabled travel varies from person to person; from trip to trip; and even from day to day. Sometimes, the vast chasm of ability can even shift
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New initiative connects people living with disabilities to volunteering opportunities at charities

Viki Ntafillis
ABC
Sunday 13th July, 2025
"It's getting me out … from where I live to what I call normal employment for someone semi-retired," Anthony said. Anthony, who lives with a disability, said he has gained
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Practising disability pride

Brimbank & North West - Star Weekly
Tuesday 11th July, 2023

Larissa MacFarlane acquired a brain injury 24 years ago which she said allowed her to become the artist she is today.  The month of July is Disability Pride Month which…

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Henry Lawson and Judith Wright were deaf. Why does that matter?

Amanda Tink and Jessica White
The Mandarin
Wednesday 12th July, 2023
Most of us know Henry Lawson and Judith Wright are icons of Australian literature. But it’s less well-known that they were both disabled. Lawson began to lose his hearing when
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How will the FIFA Women’s World Cup accommodate fans with disabilities

Elizabeth Wright
ABC

Accessibility for people with disabilities has been in the spotlight this year, and disability affairs reporter Elizabeth Wright looks at what FIFA is doing to ensure the World Cup is…

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Disability advocates say it’s still too hard to go on holiday, but businesses can profit from accessibility

Kema Johnson
ABC
Friday 7th July, 2023
Ms Harvey has been working as an access and advocacy officer at Spinal Life Australia, trying to educate tourism operators and businesses on how they can improve. "Accessible tourism hasn't
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Parenting Help Easy English

Raising Children Network
Thursday 1st June, 2023
The Easy English parent guide and activity booklet are for parents with disability. They explain how parents can get help with raising their children. The resource includes help with your
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Everything to Know About the Disability Pride Flag and Disability Pride Month

JAMIE BALLARDPUBLISHED
Women's Day
Wednesday 24th May, 2023
"Disability is a part of the rich tapestry of human diversity, and something that nearly all of us will experience at some point in our lives," explains Jackie Dilworth. "It's
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ECCV launches Multicultural Disability Hub

Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV)
Friday 3rd March, 2023
People with disability from migrant and refugee backgrounds face multiple, overlapping disadvantages and barriers and can find it difficult accessing the NDIS and other available support. This hub was developed
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Making the arts more accessible

Ruby Kraner-Tucci
PBA
Tuesday 15th November, 2022
“Engaging people who are disabled or who are heavily experienced in disability means you’re going to get the best outcome in terms of being accessible. It’s the knowledge, experience, and
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Australia’s return to live performance is triumphant – but so many of us are being left behind

Jasper Peach
Guardian Australia
Wednesday 28th September, 2022
Live streams through the pandemic were a revelation for disabled and at-risk audiences. Now they’re being switched off – and it’s a devastating loss
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Despite its Oscar win, CODA is still a film that depicts deafness as a burden

Billie Anderson
The Conversation
Friday 1st April, 2022
While film critics and audiences alike have shouted their praise for this year’s best picture win, CODA, they seem to be ignoring the voices of the Deaf community.
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