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Dean is one of the world’s strongest powerlifters in his weight class, able to lift 150kg, more than twice his body weight.

It’s official, Sutton Grange NDIS participant Henry John is right where he wants to be, working for V/Line, Victoria’s largest regional train and bus network. The 21-year-old, who has autism and who has overcome speech difficulties thanks to NDIS supports, is now working part-time as a station assistant at Bendigo railway station. Much to the train enthusiasts delight he’s selling tickets, directing and assisting customers on and off trains, making station announcements and doing other general admin duties. ‘I can’t believe I’m finally working for V/Line. It’s a dream come true. It means I’m one step closer to my long-term...

Charlie Vivash is optimistic, growing in confidence, and making friends. But the 16-year-old, who lives with autism and identifies as non-binary, has had a tough journey. Charlie’s mother Emily credits NDIS support as having a life-saving impact. ‘The support has been absolutely amazing. Just from the therapy and a couple of the programs that we’ve attended, it has made a massive difference,’ Emily says. ‘The NDIS kept my child alive.’ At school, Charlie was bullied and threatened with harm and Charlie considered quitting. ‘That made Charlie depressed. It was awful because prior to that, they loved school,’ Emily says. Emily...