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flag Disabled Australians face accessibility barriers in comedy and work, prompting advocacy for inclusive change.

flag Oliver Hunter, a 30-year-old comedian with a disability, struggles to access Melbourne’s comedy venues due to lack of ramps, lifts, and accessible restrooms, often forcing him to perform from the front row or skip shows. flag Bridie McKim, an actor with cerebral palsy and star of Australia’s first disability-led TV series, says small workplace adjustments can make a big difference, yet many fear requesting them due to job insecurity. flag Both advocate for the Just Be campaign, which pushes businesses and governments to treat accessibility as a fundamental right, not an afterthought, using immersive experiences to reveal overlooked barriers. flag Data shows only 72% of disabled employees feel included at work, despite one in five Australians living with a disability. flag Advocates stress that accessibility drives innovation, performance, and inclusion, aiming for a society where people with disabilities can simply “just be” and pursue their ambitions equally.

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