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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1961
Page
2
The advertisement explains rising heart disease deaths in Australia and outlines aims to establish rehabilitation centers, fund five years of research, and answer questions on coronary disease causes and treatments. It notes Miss Australia Quest supports the Spastic Society and Heart Campaign and urges maximum public backing.
Doctors assess each child's needs and prescribe therapy across departments. Occupational Therapy focuses on hand use and self-help skills, including dressing and schooling tasks. Physiotherapy aims to teach walking, with early treatment giving many a chance to walk later.
Honorary Superintendent of the Spastic Centre Mosman expresses gratitude to the ACT community for ongoing kindness, sympathy, and practical support aiding hundreds of handicapped children in New South Wales. Canberra volunteers and the Spastic Centre Council are praised for enduring work and the Miss Australia Quest regional event.
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