The reason given by the government was that their 16-year-old son would be a burden on the system due to having Down...

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01st July 2020 1:07 PM

Grab your popcorn and movie tickets to see Peanut Butter Falcon where you won’t only support a good cause, but also learn...

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30th Jan. 2020 5:01 PM

Instead of feeling euphoric joy - Edyta Mordel was utterly devastated when her baby boy born was born back in 2015.

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11th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

The parents of a child with Down syndrome are suing a Queensland ultrasound clinic for failing to diagnose their unborn...

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01st June 2019 7:06 PM

Elijah is nine, loves performing and wants to become a “famous YouTuber”. He also happens to have Down syndrome.

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25th Feb. 2019 2:02 PM

A mother shares her agonising decision to terminate her pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis, and why she wants you to...

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23rd Feb. 2019 1:02 PM

Kate Grant is one step closer to fulfilling her dream as a supermodel after landing a contract with popular beauty brand...

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11th Jan. 2019 10:01 AM

The bike was chained to his family home and his mum Jodi said she was devastated for Brad, who can't understand why someone...

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04th Jan. 2019 4:01 PM

A SERIES of harrowing phone calls played at the banking royal commission have blown previous examples of shocking behaviour...

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11th Sept. 2018 1:09 PM

THIS is the story of a birth with an unexpected diagnosis and a journey to acceptance and joy.

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10th Sept. 2018 1:09 PM

JOHN turned his passion into a business with the help of his dad Mark. Now they’re making six figures.

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08th July 2018 1:07 PM

LITTLE Leah Bancks loves her doll Beddy – they are like two peas in a pod.

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24th March 2018 10:03 AM

RUGBY club promotes inclusion and encourages the community to embrace everyone as they celebrate 2018 World Down Syndrome...

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18th March 2018 4:03 AM

Kingaroy teachers win inspirational award for exceptional work with a student with down syndrome.

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05th March 2018 2:03 PM

Tim Morrissey is challenging the way people view disabilities through his photography.

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14th Feb. 2018 9:02 AM

Just over two years ago this vibrant fitness buff, who has Down syndrome, weighed 68kg, and since then she's dropped...

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03rd Feb. 2018 5:02 AM

A MOORE Park Beach mother is counting her, and her son's dog's, lucky stars after the pooch was bitten by a brown snake.

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31st Oct. 2017 2:10 PM

AN EMOTIONAL Bundaberg mother has thanked the quick response of emergency services after her son went missing in the early...

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20th Oct. 2017 6:10 PM

THE same-sex marriage survey gives everyone a chance to have their say. So why isn’t Shea MacDonaugh allowed to...

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23rd Sept. 2017 8:09 AM

"I knew I was on to something good after the first ride.”

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07th Sept. 2017 10:09 AM

John Parker enjoys a very active life, but his favourite thing to do is go to work.

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29th June 2017 11:06 AM

VIDEO: At nine months old, Willow Baker couldn't sit up, stand and had no interest in trying to form words.

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16th May 2017 4:05 PM

Jacinta Baker of Collingwood Park talks about her daughter Willow who has down syndrome and how she has benefited from the...

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15th May 2017 3:05 PM