Tributes are pouring in for Victorian woman, Annie McDonald, who died from a heart attack last Friday. Her story was made famous in the book and movie, Annie’s Coming Out, which changed the way many in the community viewed people with cerebral palsy. Read more: Farewell Annie McDonald
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Farewell Annie McDonald
Association for Children with a Disability
The NSW branch of the Association for Children with a Disability (ACD) will be holding an important evening for parents on Tuesday 18 November, as part of its Annual General Meeting. The night is called ‘Beyond the Charity Paradigm’ and is your opportunity to hear some fresh ideas for meeting the needs of people with a disability and their families.
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