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Educated opinions focusing on Advocacy, Innovation and Education from Ben, our resident quad of 30FD.
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ABC Radio Interview
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Stop and Think
Stop and Think Instructors in basic survival techniques often use the acronym “STOP” which stands for: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan. It’s...
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An Untapped Business Market
Many businesses could increase their potential customer base by up to 10% by becoming more inclusive and user friendly for everyone,...
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Co-design = Inclusion
In the 1970's, the introduction of computer technology in the Norwegian iron and metal working industry resulted in an unexpected outcome...
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Enabling the Disabled
“Abled does not mean enabled. Disabled does not mean less abled.” – an often-used phrase to promote and encourage the successful...
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Attitude 6: Life Means Change
Our lives are in a constant state of change. That’s just what life is about. We experience transitions in work and relationships,...
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Attitude 5: Laugh at Your Own Problems
It has been proven scientifically - laughter is good for us. Laughter strengthens our immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and...
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Attitude 4: Help Makes Us Stronger
Being human can be difficult. We have these things called thoughts and emotions that influence our well-being and our physical and mental...
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Attitude 3: Don't give up
Sometimes it seems like everything that could possibly go wrong, truly does. There are certainly times in your life when you might like...
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Attitude 2: Allow Yourself to Explore
Oh, the joys of being a parent! That’s how this life attitude came about for me - by watching my young son explore and learn exciting new...
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Attitude 1: Advance Your Life
Making your life better doesn’t have to be about making big decisions or major changes. Instead, it’s something you can constantly work...
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Introduction: Six Attitudes
Life sucks at times, we all know that. It can dish up some real challenges - physical, mental, financial, family or relationships. It’s...
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We're All Leaders
I’m just going to come right out and say it: there’s a real fear of disability in society. When I say that, I don’t mean able-bodied...
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Fear of Disability
I’m just going to come right out and say it: there’s a real fear of disability in society. When I say that, I don’t mean able-bodied...
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Living with Disability
There are many risks associated with a career in the Defence Force. Death and serious injury are the obvious ones, but there is also a...
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Disability Royalty Commission
For those unaware, the Australian Government announced earlier this year there would be a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect...
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Accessible Tourism and Events (Part 2)
This week we pick up my thoughts on Accessible Tourism & Events and why it makes economic sense. If you haven’t, I suggest having a read...
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Accessible Tourism and Events (Part 1)
In my next couple of blogs, I’m going to tackle the concept of Accessible Tourism & Events – what it is, and why it makes economical...
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Inconsistency
Today, I want to share a story with you. I share it not for you to feel bad or demand apologies, but to educate and help raise awareness...
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Disability in the Media
As a proud Australian and lover of sports, I was thrilled to cheer two of our athletes to their maiden French Open titles recently –...
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The Year of Dylan
My man, Dylan Alcott. 15 time Grand Slam winner. Four time Olympic gold medallist. First male athlete to ever win a Golden Slam....
Dark side of Hastags
The power of the Hashtag! Anyone that has a social media presence (so, like, 4.2 billion people worldwide!) would have stumbled across...
Re-designing History
Recently I learned the international symbol for disability is getting another makeover. Well, kind of. Just a few years after its first...
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