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Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Source: SBS

Australia's health care system described as 'fractured’ in the way it treats and diagnoses people with intellectual disabilities, as the Royal Commission was told neglect and abuse is "disturbing" and should "shock the conscience" of all Australians.

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Australia's health care system described as 'fractured’ in the way it treats and diagnoses people with intellectual disabilities, as the Royal Commission was told neglect and abuse is "disturbing" and should "shock the conscience" of all Australians.

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