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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Peter Brewer

Promise of public housing dream turns to frustration for double amputee

For three long months, double amputee Liz Walsh has been paying rent on an ACT Housing property she can't live in and is sleeping in her wheelchair, desperately hoping for a phone call that will change her circumstances.

Choking back tears, she told of her frustration and sadness at promises unfulfilled and government bureaucrats who can offer no updates on potential progress for her to a more comfortable life.

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