Disability groups call for more protection from heatwaves

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-02-22

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Disability advocates are calling for more support to help people cope with the health impacts of heatwaves. They've written to the minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Bill Shorten, outlining what's needed for people living with disability during extreme weather.
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