Tag Archive for: disability

Raising a Daughter with Apert Syndrome – in Indonesia

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By: Compassion Australia

As Mother’s Day approaches, Compassion is shining a spotlight on those mums who are called to raise children with special needs like Angel, from Indonesia, and her teen daughter, Karunia. Read more

Changing Lives, One Coffee at a Time: Frapp & Capp Café

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By: Helping Hands

Meet the people who are creating something beautiful from a simple cup of coffee. Read more

Defying Limitations is a Choice for Paralympian Matt Levy

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By: Laura Bennett

Born at 25 weeks, Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Levy OAM had a tough start to life. Read more

A Day of Inclusion: “Cherish Our Role”

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By: Mike Crooks

With events like the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD),  the United Nations is encouraging Australians to be a part of a worldwide push to create an inclusive community. Read more

Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season

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By: Emily Bemmer

Christmas is a time for gathering together family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating both the traditions and spontaneity that come with the holidays. Read more

Museum “Touch” Experience for Blind and Partially Sighted to Benefit Everyone

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By: Amy Cheng

The blind and people with low vision may soon be able to experience museums in a different way. Read more

Australia’s Longest-Serving Guide Dog Owner on Love and Loss, and Living with Blindness

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By: Georgia Free

David Hume has lived a full and exciting life. He’s had fruitful careers in radio, retail and recruitment (to name a few). Read more

‘Champions’ – a Humorous, Inspiring Story of Special Olympic Athletes

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By: Russ Matthews

Bobby Farrelly is best known for partnering with his brother, Peter, on many iconic, albeit borderline offensive comedies, like Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, and There’s Something About Mary. Read more

It Costs Less Than a Gold Class Movie to Restore Someone’s Sight

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By: CBM

Over the last decade, the generosity of thousands of Australians has helped more than 300,000 people living in some of the poorest parts of the world to access sight-saving cataract surgery as part of CBM’s Miracles Day. Read more

Caitie’s Commitment: Two Months’ Pocket Money, and an Eye Patch!

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By: CBM

When 12-year-old Catie decided to support CBM’s annual Miracles Day, she wanted to go one step further than donating her pocket money. Read more