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In recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities, we chat with Dylan Alcott on The Remarkables.

From winning four Paralympic gold medals to giving back to the community through philanthropy, acting and as a successful author of both a biography and kids books series, Dylan Alcott continues to pave the way and inspire young people living with disabilities. His goal is to see a world where disability is normalised – something he is achieving one career move at a time.

So how is he showcasing the importance of representation and what would younger Dylan be most proud of today?

TRACTION For Young People is a not-for-profit organisation striving to make a real difference to young Australians aged between 12-15 who may be at risk of disengaging from school. The organisation provides hands-on learning through projects like building bikes and boomboxes, providing an alternative learning experience where young people reconnect with education to build confidence. 

So far, TRACTION has helped over 3,000 young people, delivered almost 115,000 hours of mentoring and donated nearly 2,200 bicycles to young people – but what more can be done to help young people remain engaged in learning and brightening their future?

For Kim Crane and Richard Fox, paddling is so much more than a sport – it’s a lifestyle and driver of community, with the water being a place to switch off and unwind. Both are passionate about making the sport more accessible, so anyone, anywhere can experience the tranquillity of being on the water. 

With the 2025 ICF World Championships fast approaching, how do they see the legacy of this event alongside the runway to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games?

Dogs play a vital role in our communities – from assisting with farm work to detecting threats at airports, and much more in between. At Delta Therapy Dogs, trained volunteers and carefully assessed therapy dogs bring comfort and connection to health, aged care, education, and community settings. Their mission is to make a meaningful difference in organisations and communities – one furry friend at a time. Volunteers are the backbone for an organisation like Delta Therapy Dogs – so who are they and how can someone become involved? 

Businesses in Australia are currently preparing for mandatory sustainability reporting where they will be required to collate correct information and report on their processes and controls around their sustainability data to support disclosures. The UN Global Compact is helping organisations prepare for these changes – with 25,000 corporations globally across 170 countries already signed up and committed to sustainable business practices. They support businesses with aligning their strategy and operations to the Ten Principles, covering human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.  

In this Pride Month episode of The Remarkables, we sit down with Ben Bjarnesen – a police officer, educator and campaigner – to understand his journey and community impact.

In this episode, Ben discusses his personal story, how workplaces can better support LGBTQIA+ people who are experiencing family and intimate partner violence, and his greatest achievement working in this space.

A quarter of young Australians decide to stop playing sport by the age of 15, with girls more likely to drop out than boys. However, Holly Bailey wasn't going to let this statistic deter her from competing.

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The Grant Thornton Foundation welcomed RizeUp and Women’s Resilience Centre as national partners, further strengthening the established relationships with headspace and Special Olympics Australia.

With the Australian Government reporting that 11.3 per cent of Australian adults have experienced violence from a partner and 7 per cent from another family member, organisations like RizeUp and Women’s Resilience Centre are critical in creating a more supportive and safer community. So, how are these organisations striving to change the statistics and uncover and support the invisible population who aren’t reporting?

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Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra, NSW, Founder and CEO of DeadlyScience – an organisation striving to create STEM equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

From facing challenges and adversity as a child to being awarded 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year and an Order of Australia medal in 2022, he has had an extensive career in STEM, including a role as a Zookeeper. Corey and his team want First Nations children to find the same passion for the sector, and are on a mission to foster the next generation of STEM leaders. 

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After an extensive career in management consulting, Ifrin Fittock began volunteering at SisterWorks – a not-for-profit social enterprise that helps refugee and migrant women achieve economic empowerment by providing job opportunities.

Years later, she is now the CEO of the organisation, striving to ensure that women can participate economically and gain the confidence to stand on their own two feet. What drives her and the team every day is the generosity and gratitude from the women who participate in the programs.

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