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Jason Hooper’s sporting love affair

Gold medal winning athlete, Jason Hooper was born with Aperts Syndrome, which affects his hands and… Read more

Many strings to Mali’s bow

Written by Carly Findlay, OAM Vanamali Hermans (or Mali for short) is a Wiradjuri, Irish and… Read more

Nikki’s fashion mission

Written by Carly Findlay, OAM Nikki Hind works as a fashion designer. While she’s always been… Read more

Oliver’s brush with creativity

By anyone’s standards, Oliver Mills is a high achiever. At just 32 years old, this creative… Read more

Doctor of many talents

Written by Carly Findlay, OAM Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM works at the Gold Coast University Hospital… Read more

Elly-May’s musical life

Written by Carly Findlay, OAM Music has been a great source of comfort and joy for… Read more

Raising the bar of meaningful employment one bouquet at a time

If you want to be inspired to live your dreams or even simply to start your… Read more

Kurt Fearnley

Kurt Fearnley, International Day of People with Disability patron for 2019, is a man who has… Read more

Gerrard Gosens

When it comes to his greatest achievement, there’s a lot that Gerrard Gosens OAM, 2018 International… Read more

Claire Mitchell

What’s life all about? It’s pretty simple for most people: loving family and friends, keeping healthy,… Read more