Life – GregKidd

Tribute to Greg Kidd

Sometimes life doesn’t work out the way you thought it would as a child.

For my dad, when a tragic accident led to a spinal cord injury as a teenager, the world he entered was uncharted, unpleasant and at times, brutally hard work. But the character of the man was such that he kept going, finding joy, love and freedom.

Greg Kidd in a white shirt sits in his wheelchair at an office desk in the 1990's Melbourne — Greg Kidd at AQA Melbourne in the early 1990’s

Greg Kidd in Primary School sits for a photo at a desk in a white T shirt, Brighton State School circa 1958

Life of Greg Kidd

Greg Kidd touched many lives through hard work, dedication, and unforgettable moments. This tribute preserves his memory with stories, photos, and cherished recordings.

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Discrimination –

A follow up letter to the appeal Greg Kidd launched when initially refused adoption rights in 1983.

See the results of Greg’s parenting on the “Future Women” podcast here.

Many who fight for disability rights do so through speeches, campaigns, or political platforms. Greg Kidd, my father, did it by living his life. Obstinately, resourcefully, and entirely on his own terms.