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Disability pension fail for woman who suffered stroke

A woman who had a stroke days after a prolapse operation has had ongoing health issues and still failed the tests for the...

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03rd June 2020 8:06 PM

A woman who had a stroke days after a prolapse operation has had ongoing health issues and still failed the tests for the disability pension.

Sister wants NDIS answers for brothers ‘sad lonely’ death

The sad and lonely death of a man whose body was undiscovered for months after he was forgotten by the National Disability...

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23rd May 2020 7:05 AM

The sad and lonely death of a man whose body was undiscovered for months after he was forgotten by the National Disability Insurance Scheme is being reviewed.

From quadriplegic to running 10km

Elite Irish combat officer Billy Hedderman broke his back in the Queensland surf, but fought his way back to full...

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18th April 2020 11:04 AM

Elite Irish combat officer Billy Hedderman broke his back in the Queensland surf, but fought his way back to full fitness.

Child that choked on plastic glove 'shouldn’t have died'

The choking death of a disabled 16-year-old girl at a respite care facility could have been prevented, the deputy coroner...

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28th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Sophia Nisco who died at age 16 in a respite care centre after choking on a plastic glove.

Twins take step forward after surgery

Two three-year-old boys are learning how to walk properly and build their muscle strength after receiving potentially...

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03rd Feb. 2020 3:02 PM

Two three-year-old boys are learning how to walk properly and build their muscle strength after receiving potentially life-changing surgery in the US.

Smiles all around for inclusive nippers family

Cody Chamings could stay in the water for hours if it wasn’t for his mum reminding him it’s home time.

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20th Jan. 2020 12:01 AM

Jodie O'Rourke with Cody Chamings, 5 on Alexandra Headland Beach helping children with disabilities Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

'It's criminal': Advocate slams NDIS deaths in Darling Downs

DARLING Downs residents have died waiting to join the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to a Toowoomba...

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16th Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

People need to seek help if they believe they should be eligible for the NDIS.