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Category: Real Stories

Real stories: Living independently with John

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If you’re somewhat active in the Mackay community, you may have come across John.

World Food Day: Richard’s chicken stir-fry recipe

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Wednesday, 16 October is World Food Day and to celebrate, we asked NDIS participant Richard for his chicken stir fry recipe!

Real stories: Andrew achieves his name change goal

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Supported Independent Living resident, Andrew Yatta, has been known as Andrew Williams since he was a young boy.

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Phone: 4951 1233

Email: madec@madec.org.au

Visit: 3/17 Macalister Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740

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MADEC wishes to acknowledge the Yuwi, Giya, Biri and Yuru people; Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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To report child safety concerns in Mackay, contact the North Queensland Regional Intake Service (business hours) at 1300 706 147 or the Mackay Child Safety Service Centre at (07) 4864 1400. For after-hours emergencies, call the Child Safety After Hours Service Centre at 1800 177 135, or 000 for immediate danger.

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