Stories

The Southern Region Disability Alliance (SRDA) recognised IDPwD by co-hosting Disability at Dusk. It took place on 27 November 2025 at Myuna Farm in Melbourne’s south-east. Nearly 1,000 community members came together to enjoy an accessible, inclusive and welcoming event.

Loz Booth is one of those people that makes you think about how you use your time. A mother, actor and comedian, she has an impressive resume.

Para and Ability Dance Western Australia (PADWA) is a charity that provides inclusive dance opportunities for people with disability.

When Karan Nagrani tries to describe what he does, he stops and laughs. It’s not a simple question to answer.

When Dr. Nikhil Autar was named the 2024 NSW Young Australian of the Year, he was stunned. The nomination came as a surprise – “likely from my mum,” he joked.

Some people are born to lead. Some leaders are born to show others what is possible. They open doors and invite others to follow.

Killian is a rare disease advocate from rural Queensland. We asked Killian about his life, and what’s it’s like living with complex and invisible disability.

Joey, 24, is a youth advocate for disability, chronic illness and mental health. Through their advocacy, Joey shares their challenges and joy as a person with disability.

Skye is more than that, though. At the age of 27, she has founded her own creative advocacy agency, is working with Magabala Books to publish her debut novel, has her own podcast, and is also a reporter for the ABC.

‘I go by the motto. Just do it. Every day that’s what I’m thinking, just do it.’

In the bustling halls of the United Nations in New York stood many advocates from around the world. They were attending the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Fiona is unapologetically deaf. It wasn’t always that way.

My story is about volunteering and giving back to what was given to me.

Singer, ABC Classic Digital Producer and bushwalking enthusiast Ria is passionate about music.

Paralympian, gold medallist and award-winner, James Turner, is quick to point out that he is a fraternal twin.

In the ‘cycle’ of life, Emily has experienced both incredible successes and incredible challenges.

There’s few things Rachel is more passionate about than motorsports.

Margherita describes herself as a young woman, migrant and queer, with physical disability. She’s also a student, currently studying law at the Australian National University.

Peter would have to be one of the most creative people around.

For Ben, growing up was painful, literally.

Tim is the first ever Australian to land a wheelchair backflip, which he achieved in 2016. That’s quite a feat, but it’s just one facet of this talented occupational therapy student and professional wheelchair motocross (WCMX*) rider from Holmview in Queensland.

Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM works at the Gold Coast University Hospital in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, and he loves his job.

Softly spoken 19-year-old Lily has been on quite the journey ever since she decided to enter the ABC’s Heywire competition to tell her story.

Vibrant Maddie makes every minute count, whether she is studying, cooking, walking, listening to music or spending time with friends.

Troy Sachs OAM celebrated International Day of People with Disability 2021, or what he referred to as “the greatest day of the year apart from Christmas”, by going for a jog.