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GPO Box 806
Brisbane
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1800 210 976
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1800 010 222
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ghadogs@communities.qld.gov.au
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Absolutely everybody: enabling Queenslanders with a disability
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A review of Disability and Community Care Services’ policy position regarding communication support for people with complex communication needs
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Last updated: 11 April 2011