Claire's Story - Every Australian Counts

Claire's story:

Claire has a form of Muscular Dystrophy, and has been using a wheelchair for the last ten years. With her condition deteriorating, her movement has become more limited. Recently she found herself unable to lift her arm to reach the key in the lock of her front door. While this should have been a relatively simple matter, it took 12 months before the relevant agency organised for an accessible door to be fitted. In the meantime she was forced to use a side gate without a padlock to get into her own home. While she waited for the new door, someone broke into her house while she was home.

Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country.

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[ccsweeney0965]

Best of luck Claire. Your plight has made me so much more aware of the daily struggles that someone such as yourself has just to eat and get in your house. Stuff we all take for granted.I support an NDIS

[IdaSputum]

Everyone should have a fair go INDEED! Civilised society demands care at point of need!

Illness or Injury randomly hits ANYONE at ANY time!...... Even govt workers!

It could be YOU or YOUR family in this situation!

Thank you 'EveryAustralian' for making this video and high-lighting the importance of support whenever & wherever needed!

Good luck to you and yours.