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The following resources offer an insight into the contributions people with disability, their families and carers and the organisations that support them make to Western Australia.

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  Removing barriers to create inclusive workplaces.
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  Foodbank WA runs the ‘Healthy Food for All Abilities’ initiative, funded by the Department of Communities. This free healthy eating and cooking program provides classes tailored to suit people with disability and their support workers. Participants build their nutritional knowledge over four weekly sessions led by university qualified nutritionists.
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  This initiative provides a fascinating insight into what life is like for 13 Western Australians living with disability and looks to break down stereotypes and stigmas related to Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s Disease, acquired brain injuries, intellectual disabilities, spinal cord injuries and autism.
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  In August 2021 Down Syndrome WA followed four workers from a variety of organisations across Perth to document their day-to-day working lives.
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  This ABC television series asks some challenging questions to uncover the truth behind what it's like for marginalised and misunderstood Australians. Registration is required but free to watch:
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Deaf
  • Facial Difference
  • Down Syndrome
  • Blind People
  • Wheelchair Users
  • Short Statured
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  Autistic journalism students, mentored by Leigh Sales from the ABC, interview famous people from across Australia, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Delta Goodrem, Hamish Blake and Sam Neil.
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  Hitting the 'diversity jackpot' made me an advocate – article from SBS Insight Season 2024, Episode 12
• Four Australian writers share their experiences of growing up with a disability, as shown on ABC television’s
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• Disability rights lawyer and advocate Natalie Wade gives a thought-provoking talk in the
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  Education can be the key to a bright future, but for many children living with disability even getting to school is a struggle. This journey to the Pacific shows there's hope and it's being driven by the disability community.