ReadRead stories about Australians with lived experience with disability.

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

Life’s a song for Ria

Singer, ABC Classic Digital Producer and bushwalking enthusiast Ria is passionate about music. As a young… Read more

James runs into history

Paralympian, gold medallist and award-winner, James Turner, is quick to point out that he is a… Read more