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Published: 10th February, 2021

Updated: 15th January, 2024

Author: Claire Castle

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Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2024

Author: Claire Castle

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Refusal to re-engagement, Lucy's heading back to school. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2024

Author: Claire Castle

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Published: 18th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2024

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Rising Through Resilience Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2024

Author: Claire Castle

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Abby's Story

From uninspired to an inspiration Read more

Published: 10th August, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2024

Author: Claire Castle

Laura's story

Laura's story

Restoring self-belief Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Stephanie De Campo

Aiden's story

Aiden's story

"Just like the players that train and play on this oval, we also want to achieve our goals. We have a vision for our future”. Find out how this 18-year old unearthed his inner giant. Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 23rd August, 2021

Author: Stephanie De Campo

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Mary's story

Overcoming self-doubt to unleash her inner talents Read more

Published: 26th June, 2019

Updated: 25th August, 2020

Author: Stephanie De Campo

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