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Alarm over reports of neglect and abuse experienced by at-risk adults
09 January 2023

Alarm over reports of neglect and abuse experienced by at-risk adults
Melton disability home shut down over abuse tries to reopen as rooming house
13 December 2022

Melton disability home shut down over abuse tries to reopen as rooming house
Plugging gaps in the system: disability royal commission examines how guardianship orders have become routine
25 November 2022

Plugging gaps in the system: disability royal commission examines how guardianship orders have become routine
People with disability living in poor conditions while spending most of pension on housing
02 September 2022

People with disability living in poor conditions while spending most of pension on housing
Royal commission told disability homes spent $2 per person a day on food
01 September 2022

Royal commission told disability homes spent $2 per person a day on food
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01 September 2022

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Inspector Chris Allen recognised for outstanding leadership at the 2021 Public Advocate's Police Awards for Outstanding Service to People with Disability

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