A new report has suggested children across the Riverina are missing out on life-changing medicines because of a range of equity and access barriers.
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Maddy FullerHOST
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The report by the McKell Institute says 20% of Aussie kids are unable to access treatment or medication.
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Mike FreelanderSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
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It can sometimes take years and years for kids for some of these r- rare disorders to actually get a diagnosis, and that can delay their access to some of the new medications that can be incredibly effective.
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Mike FreelanderSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
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Rural and regional kids really struggle with this, and their families as well, and we need to improve that.
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