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Scanned copies of some newspaper stories involving the Community Living Project in some way. Click on the small image to open a larger version of the image, in a new window.

Scans of pages in newspapers tend to include the "other side's" print too. Which is why most of the large images have mottled backgrounds.
In addition some of these clippings have been on our office noticeboard for years before scanning!

	Special duo captures the Aussie dream [Southern Times 21 March 1990] : ...They get on well with their neighbours, they keep their place top-notch and pay their rent on time. They are ideal tenants. What makes these two guys special is that a year ago this "home of their own" was just a dream...
	Ideal Power scoreline decorates walkway [Southern Times (date unknown) ] : ...Brenton, who lives independently, shares his time between art classes, martial arts, putt-putt golf and helping with maintenance work at the community centre...
	Support crisis [Southern Times front page 15 Oct 2003 ] : ...Last year we know of a man who ended up spending eight weeks in the Royal Adelaide Hospital under guard because there was nowhere else to go...
	Brenton's life of independence [Southern Times 15 Oct 2003] : ...For 13 years Brenton has lived away from his family home and says he would not have it any other way. "I like being my own boss."...
	Give our children [a] fair go [Advertiser 22 Jul 2004] : ...The action group says $2 million is needed immediately....
	Penfold marches to Parliament... [Port Lincoln Times 29 Jul 2004] : ...Mrs Penfold addressed the march from the steps of Parliament House...
	Saturday Insight double page feature [Advertiser 31 Jul 2004] : ...A meeting of 120 concerned parents...was asked how many of them had contemplated killing their [disabled] children and committing suicide - and one third of them raised their hands...
	It will cost little to improve the lives of many. [Advertiser editorial 2 Aug 2004] : ...These parents are desperate for a range of respite and care services...
	Joint approach to help disabled. [Advertiser 5 Aug 2004] :
	Ready and able to aid those with disabilities. [Advertiser 15 Oct 2004] : ...However, the blind are not considered people with a disability for the purposes of this program...
	Funds call rejected [Advertiser 18 Oct 2004] :
	Disabled need government to act now [Advertiser editorial 18 Oct 2004] : ...It is abundantly clear these people, these parents, these carers, are at their wits' end...
	Letters to the editor [Advertiser 19 Oct 2004] :
	Ads demand action for disabled [Advertiser 20 Oct 2004] : ...Premier Mike Rann is being asked to "please explain" the lack of support for the disabled...
	Overwhelmed, ignored: plight of our carers [Advertiser 21 Oct 2004] : ...many carers were suffering poor health, stress and exhaustion...
	Funding puts care project at risk [Advertiser 21 Oct 2004] :
	Parents of disabled advised to lobby government [Advertiser 23 Oct 2004] : ..."Carers need a voice, they cannot remain on the periphery"...
	Advertisement from Dignity For The Disabled [Advertiser 25 Oct 2004] :
	Parents of disabled vow to fight on [Advertiser 6 Nov 2004] :

	Meanwhile, the disabled must wait [Advertiser 8 Nov 2004] : ...The project is poised to begin immediately consent is given. The question is: when?...
	Advertisement from Dignity For The Disabled [Advertiser 8 Nov 2004] :
	Pressure over new funds for disabled [Advertiser 11 Nov 2004] : ..."The Government needs to come clean on how much, when, and how money will be provided"...
	Letter to the editor [Advertiser 15 Nov 2004] :
	Advertisement from Dignity For The Disabled [Advertiser 18 Nov 2004] :
	The Sean Reeves story [Advertiser feature article 20 Nov 2004] :
	Desperate families will dump disabled [Advertiser 22 Nov 2004] : ...Mrs Jucha finally got her sister into respite care by threatening to leave her at an IDSC office...
	The Sarah Lehmann story [Advertiser 25 Nov 2004] :
	Letter to the editor [Advertiser 3 Dec 2004] :
	International Day of the Disabled [Advertiser feature articles 3 Dec 2004] :
	Advertiser Review article, May 2005 : ...what he heard made the former Glenelg football strongman very angry -- something the State Government has come to regret...