Personal stories | Adults
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Living with limb difference since childhood
After a childhood accident Jason Honeychurch spent 6 painful years trying to save his leg. He tells us about his important decision to become an amputee.
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Stuntman Chris Anderson
Professional stuntman and amputee Chris Anderson talks about his workplace accident and why TV shows with dangerous stunts warn you ‘don’t try this at home’.
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Knowing no limits
Born with a congenital upper limb difference, Kylie Franson has built a career as an educator who talks about life with a physical disability.
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Going toe-to-toe with Ben Brizzi
Boxer, sportsman and demon dancer, Ben talks about growing up with a limb difference, family support and advances in prosthetic technologies.
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Ben Swain, from lawyer to Australian Cycling Champion
From tying shoelaces to competing as an elite cyclist – Ben Swain reveals his perseverance overcoming the challenges of congenital limb differences affecting his hands and one foot.
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Living, playing and working with prosthetics
Shane is a world-class golfer and a lower limb amputee. As a prosthesis wearer and a prosthetic technician he shares his insights into the industry.
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The greener side of life
Josh Thornton talks about his life with congenital upper limb differences, his love of sport and finding lawn bowls as the competitive sport for him.
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Finding your own way
Gary Johnston is a person with a limb difference and an amputee. He talks about his lucky life and the importance of being who you are.
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Doing everything and more
Paul Byers lost an arm as a child. He says overcoming a limb loss is easy compared to tackling people’s perception of what he can do.
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The power of networking
Thalidomide survivor Geoff Adams-Spink is part of the global group lobbying governments to gain recognition for all forms of congenital limb difference.