Breaking the cycle with education
WHEN Caitlin Burman stands in her classroom every single child looking back at her has suffered trauma. But she’s helping them overcome their challenges with education.
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How a servo became Fassaie’s university
SAEED Fassaie has risen from the shadows to embrace his new life in Australia — and his work at a service station provided an unlikely grounding.
Cystic fibrosis not stopping rising jockey
HARRY Coffey, a jockey who had his first Group win in March, has cystic fibrosis. He is CommBank’s Australian of the Day.
Creating gardens for healing and happiness
WHEN horticulturalist Dean Gaston took a job in a rehab centre he discovered the healing potential of gardens and how they can help others.
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Disabled teen a fierce competitor
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Boy juggles to help less fortunate
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‘It just became a part of me’
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Aussie rapper’s hip way with words
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Life’s little skills make a big difference
SMALL steps can lead to great strides, and that’s the driving force behind Kati Balla in teaching disabled children how to find the dignity that will carry them through life.
Gramophone Man sings to his own tune
FOR 20 years, Gramophone Man has fought single-handedly to keep vintage machines — and vintage music — relevant in Australia.
Young inventor has knack for bees
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