When the game changes

Reid Smith, President of the Perth Pythons Hockey Club, has turned personal tragedy into purpose—championing inclusion in sport while redefining life after a devastating farm accident. (Photo: Supplied).

Reid Smith’s tragic accident on a family farm left him with limited mobility, neurological pain, issues with walking and the difficult task of rebuilding his life that once revolved around friends and sport. This audio documentary traces Reid’s journey from building awareness of queer sports to becoming a leader in inclusion on and off the pitch. Through reflection the audio explores how disability now reshapes Reid’s life and challenges his own understanding of who he is.

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