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From soldier to Paralympian: Curtis McGrath
War veterans have incredible stories of resilience and endurance. In 2012, veteran Curtis McGrath’s (OAM) life changed forever when he......
Defying expectations with Dr Dinesh Palipana
After a tragic accident, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM suffered a spinal cord injury, and was left paralysed from the neck......
The law vs human rights: forced sterilisation of women with disabilities still legal in Australia
Forced sterilization is still not prohibited in Australia, and according to evidence given by several organizations in a 2023 Senate......
Blogger Shane Hryhorec on the challenges of travelling as a wheelchair user
After a life-changing accident, entrepreneur and disability advocate Shane Hryhorec has turned his experience into a platform for change. He’s......
‘Access Granted’ podcast platforms the voices of people with disability
The new podcast giving a platform to people with disabilities was launched today. Access Granted is hosted by Powerd Media......
New “rights cards” will help blind Australians report discrimination
A branch of Guide Dogs Australia has released a pocket-sized accessible rights card to make it easier for the blind......
The Sydney student fighting for disability rights around the world
A PhD candidate in Sydney is researching the role of social media in disability advocacy. 28-year-old Umar Syaroni was born......