This WA school funding rule means eight-year-olds could be managing life-threatening condition alone

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 21, 2026

Expecting an eight-year-old to shoulder the responsibility of managing type 1 diabetes alone, particularly while in a busy school environment full of demands and distractions, is unreasonable, according to a WA mother.

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