The two Navy officers breaking ground, heading towards Winter Paralympics
Skiing down a snowy slope at 50 kilometres an hour, with only a sighted guide to help her,…
Newcastle personal trainer with cerebral palsy ‘devastated’ after ‘essential’ laptop stolen
Ken Rogan, 39, runs K.R. Fitness based in Fenham, a not-for-profit organisation that supports disabled people through inclusive…
Climate crisis is threatening disabled Australians’ access to nature
Liz Tesone’s family love to swim. They organise day trips to the beach, swim in the local pool,…
ABC 2026 Heywire winners bring ‘raw, honest storytelling’ of life in regional Australia
Sitting in class, Erika would count how many other brown kids were in the room. Not because she…
What life’s like when you’re Deaf and blind
Living with vision impairment throws up many challenges. Being Deaf as well requires you to go to even…
Smoking fewer cigarettes does not eliminate cardiovascular disease risk
In a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, new research from Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Teen becomes first nationally accredited netball umpire in a wheelchair
Brodie Taylor, 18, is a regular fixture at netball matches on the Victorian-New South Wales border. The Lavington…
Living with ADHD and how I make my life easier after being diagnosed as an adult
It’s estimated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects between 2 to 6 per cent of adults in Australia.…
Parents left with PTSD after son’s death question post-operative care for people with disabilities
Jake Lampert loved music, games and keeping fit. He also had a rare genetic condition, Friedreich’s ataxia, and…
Meet Jann Rutherford, the blind pianist whose legacy still shapes the Australian jazz world
Jazz pianist Jann Rutherford was a pioneer and role model for many. But her accomplishments were often overshadowed…
Terminated Bedford staff in limbo, with millions of dollars owed in entitlements
Dozens of workers made redundant at Bedford are facing uncertainty this Christmas after learning that the thousands of…
World-first tournament hopes to ‘break down barriers’ between the golf and disability communities
If you ask golfer Bailey Smaldon, he will tell you he has the best swing among his teammates…