The Queen also spoke to Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey, Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour and Local Hero Shanna Whan. 9News
In a newly-released video from Buckingham Palace, the monarch was introduced to Alcott over a call, which took place ahead of the Platinum Jubilee central weekend.
"I just want to use my platform to shine a light on that to help employment opportunities, help people get out there and live the lives that they want to live," he said. "That's wonderful to be helping other people. So that's what we'll be focusing on, is it?" the Queen said. " really shining a light on some of the things that people with disability often haven't had the opportunity to do through employment, mainstream schools participation in sport," he said."It really was one of the best moments of my life playing there.During the call, Her Majesty also spoke to Dempsey, the recipient of the Senior Australian of the Year Award, who has spent over 50 years volunteering for St John Ambulance.
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