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A western Sydney program is changing the lives of teenagers with hearing impairments by bringing them together in creative and exciting environments, building teamwork and communication skills and exposing them to potential career options.

Alice recently completed a Certificate III in Disability Support at TAFE after more than a decade as the principal carer for her husband Steve, and she is about to start the 120-hour placement that will see her become a fully qualified disability support worker.

Whether riding horses for Australia in the Special Olympics, or meeting her idol Professor Temple Grandin, Daisy Brown dreams big. The 13-year-old from Fairfield has already had one of her dreams come true after meeting the American autism advocate in July, with the help of her support worker funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).