Australians have been encouraged to spread awareness about deaf communities and recognise their achievements, following the National Week of Deaf People. In Western Australia, Aboriginal ranger turned firefighter James Tucker has discovered an innovative way of working - despite his disability.
In the Eastern goldfields region of Western Australia, Indigenous Ranger turned firefighter James Tucker starts his day by doing the rounds.
Fighting fires is dangerous work, but the risk is even greater for James - as he does it while managing a hearing impediment. Government data released in 2022 shows more than two in five Indigenous Australians aged 7 years and over presented with hearing loss.
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