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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
Here to help
01 September 2022

Here to help

Inspector Chris Allen recognised for outstanding leadership at the 2021 Public Advocate's Police Awards for Outstanding Service to People with Disability
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
Public Advocate calls for Agency to fill gap
26 August 2022

Public Advocate calls for Agency to fill gap
Public advocates seeking more volunteers
29 June 2022

Public advocates seeking more volunteers

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