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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Luke Henriques-GomesSocial affairs and inequality editor

Young men abused by carer in Sydney never got compensation or written apology, disability inquiry told

Empty wheelchair parked in hospital.
The disability royal commission has begun a five-day examination of the programs offered by Afford, a large national disability insurance scheme provider. Photograph: Natnan Srisuwan/Getty Images

The families of two young men with disabilities who were abused by a carer have told an inquiry they never received a formal apology or compensation from the provider.

The disability royal commission on Monday began a five-day examination of the programs offered by Afford, a large national disability insurance scheme provider with several services in New South Wales, as well as other states.

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