Why people with intellectual disabilities are dying avoidable deaths
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NEWCASTLE: Maureen McIlquham drifts between caressing memories and hellish grief when she thinks of her… read more
Mother says NDIS increases pressure on high needs carers
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INVERELL: As local families progress through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), one local mother… read more
Future is bright for children with autism
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TOOWOOMBA: Children with autism have the opportunity to create a brighter future,with the help of… read more