Brisbane teenager, Mackenziee Lawler, wants to walk the red carpet at her upcoming Year 12 formal in a pair of high heels. But for someone with cerebral palsy, that's a major task.
Human Interest
Theatre production sets the stage for deaf community inclusion.
Theatre is often taken for granted by those who can easily see the movements of actors and hear their dialogue. But the same can’t be said for people from the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Until now.
Native animals on show in Ruse
TWENTY-FIVE lucky Ruse residents are invited to search for unique native animals at night during the inaugural ‘Spotlighting Animals of the Night Tour’ at Smiths Creek Reserve.
Defying gravity one brushstroke at a time
Can you ever imagine using gravity to create an art piece? Probably not. Canadian artist, Amy Shackleton, has proven us all wrong with her out-of-this-world paintings.
Why we all need to know about vicarious trauma
When we think of nurses, paramedics, psychologists and counsellors, many of us believe they will do everything they need to do to keep us safe and protected. What we don’t consider are the intense impacts this expectation can have on these medical professionals.
It’s not terminal. It’s a way of life.
Charlie continues to be amazed by his son, Josh, as he charges through his challenges with the determination and maturity of a man double his age.
“We all work as a team now”
JO ABI's son, Giovanni, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was seven. Three years later, she has learnt to work with Giovanni's needs and says she is now "a better mum" to all her children (she has another son and daughter).
Be The Voice in breaking down the stigma around autism
TRYING to break down the stigma around autism is one hell of a challenge. Luckily there are people who work tirelessly to take on this challenge and make the lives of people with autism just that little bit easier.
New Year, New You (…or not)
ARE you one of the millions of Australians who made a New Year Resolution this year?
The history of the Greek Jews on display in a must-see exhibition
THE Jews of Greece exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum is set to close on February 18 but documentary filmmaker Carol Gordon says the temporary exhibition is only one element of ‘The Shira’s Journey Project.’
Simos Standpoints 