Andre will be Australia’s only competitor at the Trisome Games — and he has a secret weapon
In short: The Trisome Games are held in Türkiye and give athletes with Down syndrome the chance to compete against…
Building strength is key to increasing Jason’s independence, but he feels like a ‘burden’ at the gym
“Anything is possible. You just have to figure out how.” Jason Mayweather, who was born with cerebral palsy and uses…
London Marathon’s ‘beautiful’ move for full equality praised by athletes
In short: The London Marathon will offer equal prize money to able-bodied and wheelchair athletes for the first time. Australia’s…
How stadiums are making Perth’s biggest events more accessible for all
In short: Advocates are working to raise awareness about the need to make event venues accessible for everyone. Perth Stadium…
Social justice advocates, TV presenters, doctors and scientists among those recognised in Australia Day 2024 Honours
For only the second time in the Australian Honours history, more women than men have been recognised in this year’s…
When Elie lost her leg aged 20 she thought it would limit her future prospects. Now she is preparing for Paris 2024 gold
Ni-Vanuatu disability advocate and para-athlete Elie Enock credits self-belief and the support of a regional Victorian community for her recent…
Hugo breaks barriers on world stage for people living with disability
Even when at work on his family’s farm in rural South Australia, competition has been in Hugo Taheny’s blood. Growing…
From the bush to the international stage, Sam is breaking records and paving the way
Sam Le Feuvre loves to run, and growing up on a rural cattle property in North Queensland, he’s had plenty…
Bringing smiles and a sense of freedom on the water for people with disabilities
Jason East sits behind the steering wheel of a pontoon boat with nothing but the gentle breeze off the water…
Courtney set a goal to claim a world title in her sport. A year later, she’s done it twice and is ‘over the moon’
A year ago, 19-year-old Australian athlete Courtney Webeck set a goal to become a world champion. At the time the…