For now, Mr Radford is focused on a six-week internship with ABC Canberra, where he will be charged with finding positive news stories about people living with disability.

Among the household names he interviewed in The Assembly were Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, comedian Hamish Blake, actor Sam Neill and pop star Delta Goodrem.

Reflecting on his TAFE NSW courses, he highlighted the “amazing” learner support he received.

“My disability learning support people would be next to me taking down notes in class and would stay back for two hours after class each week to help me work through assessments,” he said. “It made all the difference to me getting through the courses.”

TAFE NSW Moruya Disability Teacher Consultant Gay Radburn, who worked with Mr Radford said TAFE NSW prided itself on supporting the learning challenges of students.

“We understand that every learner has individual needs that may impact on their ability to study and we are committed to supporting our learners who have a disability,” Ms Radburn said.

“We are there with the student from enrolment through to graduation and it’s so gratifying to see them thrive, just as Andrew has.”

Media contact: Dan Johns, TAFE NSW Communications Specialist, 02 7920 5000

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