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Cassandra Morgan

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Shortages put disability patients at risk - The Untold Story

Disability workers are being asked to postpone leave and work overtime to deal with staff shortages. (AAP)

Disability service providers are grappling with significant staff shortages and it's putting patients at risk, as well as delaying workers' post-lockdown travel plans.

The Australian Services Union, which represents disability workers, has heard reports of staff being asked to postpone leave and work excessive overtime to deal with shortages.

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