Moderator's Corner
Tiffany Middleton: My Story
Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021
My story begins in 2013 when I fell off my bike as I was navigating a pathway. I had cycled the path many times before, but a split-second decision to give way changed my life. I broke my tibia and fibula in my right ankle and required emergency realignment then surgery (Weber Type C – worst category said the A&E doctor).
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Daniel Clarke: Tears in the jungle
Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021
Our International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) guest, Daniel Clarke – along with brother William, started their journey to save the critically endangered orangutan in Borneo and Sumatra at just 8 and 10 years old.
Read MoreMedia Diversity Australia: Disability Reporting Handbook
Posted on Thursday 2nd December 2021
Our IDPwD guest Lisa Cox has combined her professional and academic backgrounds in media and communications with her lived experience of disability to become one of Australia’s most respected disability advocates. As a Disability Affairs Officer at Media Diversity Australia, Lisa is a media professional who is using her years of expertise to help others navigate the nuances of disability language and accessibility.
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James: Change your lens. Change your story.
Posted on Wednesday 10th November 2021
James: Change your lens. Change your story.
Read MoreNational Week of Deaf People: ‘Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities’
Posted on Friday 8th October 2021
An initiative of Deaf Australia Inc, the National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) ‘is a week-long national celebration of Deaf individuals and the Australian Deaf community, which includes celebrating the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) and International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL), which are initiatives of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
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Janine Shepherd AM: The Hills
Posted on Tuesday 21st September 2021
We are excited and honoured this week to be joined by a very special guest Janine Shepherd AM, who has also contributed a video-based blog as part of Disability Action Week.
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Perry Cross: Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Posted on Thursday 9th September 2021
The Hopkins Centre Dignity Project is excited and honoured this week to be joined by Perry Cross AM, Executive President and Founder of the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation (PCSRF) – in observation of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week and SIP Week.
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Laura Driver: Guest Blog
Posted on Thursday 9th September 2021
Please note – This is a portion of the blog interview. To read the full blog and others, please join The Dignity project Community Hub
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