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Feminine side (International Women's Day)

In my life my disability has put me in the unique position where 90% of my best friends are women. So unlike most of my male counterparts I believe I'm more aware of the skills, abilities and just general awesomeness of the opposite sex. I have been lucky enough to know many women that have ruled the world of academia. I also know many successful female police officers and a number of army officers. I have a childhood friend who has been a part of the national squad for the Australian Olympic Basketball Team. I am also lucky to have two colleagues, Ingrid and Tina, who are the best disability advocates I have known in my 36 years. Any success I have had in the world of advocacy is due to the fact that I have modelled my career on their work. Now let's not forget the hundreds of women who have been my personal support workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers who have helped make me the man I am today. So now in honour of every amazing woman in this world I have penn