People & Profiles

We’ve divided our articles into helpful categories – select your category below or continue reading to learn about some of the wonderful people in our broader community!

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: STELLA YOUNG - NDSP

Rarely does intelligence and comedic wit combine as well as it did in the life of Stella Young. Australian comedian, journo, social commentator, activist.v

NDSP Profiles – Introducing Gail Harbott

Meet Gail Harbott, Treasurer/Secretary for Gold Coast Disability Advocacy, MS Ambassador, Mobility Dogs NZ Ambassador and more

Disability Advocate and Senator Jordon Steele-John

Jordon Steele-John is the youngest ever member of the Australian Parliament, and Australia’s youngest ever Senator (and a Disability Advocate)!

Someone you should know – Nas Campanella.

If you’re an ABC or JJJ radio listener, you may have met Nas by way of her voice coming out of your speakers, but did you realise she's vision impaired?

What Do You Know About Van Gogh?

Vincent Van Gough was only 37 years old when he died and at that point had only sold one painting, he suffered from Mental Illness.

Kim Peek, The “Real” Rain Man Didn’t Actually Have Autism

Kim Peek is the real man whom the award winning blockbuster Rain Man was (loosely) based on, and although “Rain Man” was shown to have autism.

Digeorge Syndrome and Isaac’s Quest for Work Beyond Graduation

Digeorge Syndrome and Isaac’s Quest for Work Beyond Graduation from High School – an interview with Berta, Isaac's mother.

Shanika’s Achievements – Volunteering with Kabuki Syndrome

Shanika Ah Matt-Lovett, is a “happy, friendly, positive, confident, chilled young lady” from Adelaide who lives her life with Kabuki Syndrome.

The World As An NDIS Participant With A Spinal Cord Injury

Dane sustained a spinal cord injury in 2001, resulting in complete quadriplegia (C5), and his life since is nothing short of inspirational.