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Advocates for grandparents caring for grandchildren call for parity with foster carers

Jasmin began living with her grandmother, Helen, at the age of nine. (ABC News: Viki Ntafillis)

Helen Ireland and her partner Dave Arrow-Smith did not expect to take on parenting roles again in their older age.

But Ms Ireland's granddaughter, Jasmin — now 17 — has been living with her since she was nine.

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