From his home in the NSW north-east, Joel Kiddle is opening up a whole new world to young people with disabilities.
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Mr Kiddle lives with cerebral palsy and has spent the last six months behind the lens to make YouTube videos to inspire other people living with disabilities.
Teaming up with his support worker Joshua Londero, the duo has been documenting all of Joel's favourite activities which include hunting, fishing, shooting, working out and cooking on their YouTube channel titled 'Rolling with Joel'.
Apart from sharing their adventures, Mr Londero said one of the main motivations behind starting the channel was to encourage support workers to think outside the box.
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"There's a lot more that you can do then just go bowling or to the movies," he said.
Helping to swell support, Mr Londero said he regularly shared the channels new uploads on social media and the Australian Hunting Network.
"The guys on there just love seeing Joel doing things that most young men love to do," he said.
Mr Londero was overwhelmed by the support and said generous fans had gifted Joel a GoPro, helped pay for his rifle and shared his videos to other viewers.
Reaching audiences across the world, the music for the channel is sponsored by an inspired content creator in New Zealand who also makes videos taking underprivileged kids hunting and fishing.
While the channel is all about having fun, Mr Londero said he also hoped it would act as a wake-up call for businesses and their commitment to accessibility.
"A lot of shops just overcrowd the shops and don't think of wheelchairs trying to get through," he said.
Mr Londero said the pair have also had problems with a lack of wheelchair-accessible toilets around the city.
"That's a real issue," he said.
But to keep the fans coming Mr Kiddle has big plans for the channel in 2022, with a trip to New Zealand and shooting his first deer high on the agenda.
Aside from the adventures, the fame and the fans, for Mr Kiddle the most important thing is to "just let people know" that they shouldn't be limited by their disability and to tune in to "keep rolling with Joel".
Mr Londero said Joel is an inspiration to others.
"A lot of people see Joel out and about doing stuff and it makes them realise they can do it to," he said.
To subscribe to 'Rolling with Joel' and keep up with the adventures click here.
Tess Kelly
Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
