Nurses' union says disability centre staff forced to 'lie' to families of residents

Ian Kirkwood
May 13 2019 - 5:30am
CALLING FOR ANSWERS: Wendy Cuneo, seen here addressing a forum on the NDIS, says families are being kept in the dark over aspects of the Stockton, Kanangra and Tomaree closures. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
CALLING FOR ANSWERS: Wendy Cuneo, seen here addressing a forum on the NDIS, says families are being kept in the dark over aspects of the Stockton, Kanangra and Tomaree closures. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

SECRECY surrounding the movement of people from the Stockton, Kanangra and Tomaree disability centres into group homes is adding to the stress of the situation, families and staff members say.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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