Rosemary broke her neck in a car accident. Life changed forever
Rosemary Kayess, 63, became Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner after breaking her neck in a car accident at 19. She highlighted the stark differences in relationship statuses for men and women with disabilities, noting that around half of men are in relationships compared to just single-digit percentages for women. Kayess shared insights on the challenges faced by disabled individuals in society.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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