Thalidomide survivors call on Labor to reopen lifetime support program to new applicants
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#6GM3D)
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Thalidomide survivors have asked the government to reopen a lifetime support program to new entrants ahead of next week's national apology.
Survivors left with significant birth defects and other health issues have welcomed the apology but hope the government will use the occasion to pledge more help.
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