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Alan’s story: supported decision-making

Alan only went to hospital for minor surgery, but he wound up getting his life back. “If it wasn’t for [Darwin Community Legal Service advocate] Nik [Walia], I’d be in a dementia ward by now,” says the retired carpenter.

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