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Lack of public housing a concern

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Mt Barker man Derek Bowles is facing a life of increasing disability, but fears he won’t ever have access to suitable public housing.

The 50-year-old was born with an extremely rare genetic disease called fibrous dysplasia ossificans progressiva, which causes his muscles and connective tissue to gradually be replaced by bone.

Mr Bowles cannot extend his arms, walk or use a toilet on his own an...


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