ReadRead stories about Australians with lived experience with disability.

Seeing clearer: Karan’s journey

January 2026 When Karan Nagrani tries to describe what he does, he stops and laughs. It’s… Read more

From patient to pioneer: Dr Nikhil Autar

Content warning: this story talks about suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know… Read more

Eleanor – Boundless energy, pure determination

Some people are born to lead. Some leaders are born to show others what is possible.… Read more

Whole and powerful

Killian is a rare disease advocate from rural Queensland. We asked Killian about his life, and… Read more

Joey finds joy in the disability community

Joey, 24, is a youth advocate for disability, chronic illness and mental health. Through their advocacy,… Read more

Skye High

Skye on Dulgubarra-Yidinji Country (credit: Chloe Padmore) I gave myself permission to fail… Skye is a… Read more

Suzanne’s Superpower

Content warning: this story talks about suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know… Read more

Emily’s Journey

In the bustling halls of the United Nations in New York stood many advocates from around… Read more

Fiona champions disability

Image Credit: Joy Lai Fiona is unapologetically deaf. It wasn’t always that way. “I was quite… Read more

Giving back to my community

*Brenton is a person who uses alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). This story was written using… Read more