Paralympics

Jonathan Goerlach - Para Sports - PlayersVoice
Jonathan Goerlach - Para Sports - PlayersVoice

Para Sports

Triathlete who had to learn to swim

Jonathan Goerlach - Contributor

Jonathan Goerlach nearly drowned as a toddler, inducing a fear of the water. When his eyesight began to fail because of Usher Syndrome he quit tennis for paratriathlon, which meant having to start with the basics.
Jonathan Goerlach - Para Sports - PlayersVoice
Jonathan Goerlach - Para Sports - PlayersVoice

Para Sports

My disability didn’t end my dream

Jonathan Goerlach - Contributor

When Jonathan Goerlach was 18, he worked as a barman. By 22, he couldn't walk around the pub without holding his mate's shoulder.
Ryley Batt - Para Sports - PlayersVoice
Ryley Batt - Para Sports - PlayersVoice

Para Sports

Crawling along like a prawn cutlet

Ryley Batt - Contributor

Ryley Batt's father would take him to the beach, throw him on the soft sand and make him struggle down to the shore. It might seem cruel, but it was the foundation of Batt's journey to becoming the world's best wheelchair rugby player.
Lakeisha Patterson - Para Sports - PlayersVoice
Lakeisha Patterson - Para Sports - PlayersVoice

Para Sports

We left with the cat and $50

Lakeisha Patterson - Contributor

Lakeisha Patterson has stared down cerebral palsy, epilepsy and online bullying. However, it’s the strength of her mother that leaves the Paralympic swimming star truly in awe.
Sonny Mellor - NRL - PlayersVoice
Sonny Mellor - NRL - PlayersVoice

NRL

I admit it’s a weird sight

Sonny Mellor - Contributor

I don’t remember who said it, exactly. It wasn’t Justin Hodges, he was in the class above us. It might have been a few of them, …
Andrew Edmondson - Para Sports - PlayersVoice
Andrew Edmondson - Para Sports - PlayersVoice

Para Sports

‘We’ll make it through this’

Andrew Edmondson - Contributor

When he was 13, Andrew Edmondson’s new board shorts were his pride and joy. They were cut off him as he lay in hospital with a broken neck. This is the incredible story of his journey from that awful day to a gold medal in Rio.
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice

Secrets of the Money Masters

Ep.3

‘The best version of myself’

Madison de Rozario - Contributor

The financial secrets Madison de Rozario has learnt have resonated with her, especially the importance of having the right mindset to achieve your goals.
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice

Secrets of the Money Masters

Ep.2

My ultimate goal for the future

Madison de Rozario - Contributor

Australian Paralympian Madison de Rozario found talking about her financial goals really daunting.
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice
Madison de Rozario - Secrets of the Money Masters - PlayersVoice

Secrets of the Money Masters

Ep.1

I’d love to have more direction

Madison de Rozario - Contributor

The Australian Paralympian was relieved to know she didn't need to rely on performing on the track to pay the bills in Sydney.
Melissa Tapper - Olympic Sports - PlayersVoice
Melissa Tapper - Olympic Sports - PlayersVoice

Olympic Sports

How a town rallied behind me

Melissa Tapper - Contributor

Table tennis player Melissa Tapper reached the Paralympics. She still wanted to compete at the Olympics. This is how she became the only Australian to do both.