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Lack of Disability Services Puts Families at Breaking Point

Wednesday, 30 September 2009 00:00

Australian Broadcasting Corporation  Broadcast: 30/09/2009

Reporter: Mike Sexton

It’s estimated more than one million Australians suffer from either a profound or serious disability including one in every 24 children. The burden of care falls heavily on families taking an emotional, physical and economic toll. some in the disability sector believe many families are at breaking point and that the way disabled services are provided needs a radical overhaul including a national insurance scheme.

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2009/s2701288.htm

 
 

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