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Richard Stubbs OAM

CEO

Founding and Initial Inspiration

Richard Stubbs founded Beyond Disability after suffering severe spinal injuries in a 1991 car accident. Following extensive hospital visits, his son, Jason, provided him with a computer and internet access. Richard discovered that, during the early hours of the morning when his pain was most intense, he could manage it by distracting himself with the internet. Through online research, he authored a 300-page book on companion planting and organic gardening. Subsequently, he dedicated his resources to assisting others who were also housebound due to physical mobility disabilities.

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2007 Flinders Community Award
Mavis Hobbs, Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Richard Stubbs and Thomas McGann

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Baillieu Myer AC with Richard Stubbs OAM at Yulgilbar 30th November 2009

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Richard Stubbs with Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC BDE at Cruden Farm

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Richard Stubbs OAM - receiving his OAM

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