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Audrey Wallace's palliative care wish comes true with unicorn princess party
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Unicorns, princesses and fairy floss are key elements for any six-year-old's dream party but for Audrey Wallace, it's literally a wish come true.
The Gold Coast girl is in palliative care and lives with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
Amidst the heartache of navigating a journey without a timeline, parents Justin and Ashlee Wallace had one goal to give their little girl a bash to remember after spending so many milestones in the hospital.
Orange occupational therapist prioritises low-needs clients to speed up waitlists
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Malcolm Shepherd prefers to run around rather than sit down and concentrate while he is at school.
It has been affecting the six-year-old's ability to learn.
Calls for inclusivity to find a place for children with disabilities in mainstream schools
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Harry Banks acquired a severe traumatic brain injury at 11 months old and now lives with a physical and communication disability.
His mother Michaela Banks said the family had to "re-imagine" their lives and thought Harry would need to attend a special school.
Veteran ABC weather presenter Jenny Woodward recognised among Queensland trailblazers in 2024 Australia Day honours
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Federal government looks to regain trust in Disability Employment Services with sweeping overhaul after years of criticism
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Jordan Priest isn't sure about what he wants to do for work.
The autistic 24-year-old said he receives the Disability Support Pension (DSP), but that it's not enough to live out of home independently.
He said scrolling through rental listings in his home city of Canberra was depressing.