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Royal Commission hears about the need for flexibility and community based services for First Nations people
13/07/2022
Todayâs hearing commenced with four First Nations families with lived experience of disability providing evidence to the Royal Commission via video link from Fitzroy Crossing and Broome in the Kimberly, Western Australia.Â
The hearing opened with Marmingee Hand and her husband Geoff Davies who provide support for their family member, Tristan. He is a young adult with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Tristan dreams of getting his driver's licence to become more independent in his gardening and mowing business. Geoff drives the work vehicle and provides mentoring and business support for Tristan and his team.Â