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Storybook - Indigenous

Sharing stories is one of the most powerful ways we learn and develop our understanding.

As part of our commitment to working together toward a more inclusive Queensland community we have gathered a collection of stories written by everyday Queenslanders involved in the disability sector.

From people with a disability themselves, to families, friends, carers and services providers, our storybook provides an insight to the lives and experiences of real people, in their own words.

  • Radio profile: Robert Claudie

    Visit Aurukun, and you're likely to meet Robert Claudie, whose everyday life involves overcoming the many obstacles he faces as a person in a wheelchair in a remote community.

  • Radio profile: John Gallaghan

    If you are a real estate agent, landscaper or builder in Townsville, then you may have met John Gallaghan at Endeavour Business Service Townsville.

  • Radio profile: Willie Prince

    Willie Prince is an accomplished sportsperson, an advocate for Indigenous rights, and a long-term employee of the State Library of Queensland.

  • Radio profile: Maxine Bartman

    Walk in to the Endeavour Business Service building in Rockhampton and you'll find a group of around 35 people with a disability hard at work making stakes and pegs for local industry and real estate agents, sorting rags or making high quality outdoor furniture.

  • Radio profile: Byron Albury

    Byron Albury is an example of a Murri man who has made the most of opportunities in his life. He is an outspoken advocate for the rights of people with a disability, works with young people at the Royal Children's Hospital and is a highly accomplished radio broadcaster.

  • Radio profile: Alan Parsons

    Alan Parsons is an inspirational Murri man and accomplished artist who has overcome many obstacles in his life including a struggle to find his family and his identity.

  • Alan Parsons

    Most of us are faced with challenges every day, from the simple to the extremely complex. However, something simple for one person could be a time consuming and exhausting procedure for another.

Last updated 24 September 2007