A support worker for two autistic boys found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Perth has claimed the family was failed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The bodies of Leon, 16, Otis, 14, and their parents Jarrod Clune, 50, and Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, were discovered at their Mosman Park home on Friday.
Maddie Page, a former support worker for the boys, said the parents likely felt they had no other choice despite their love and resilience. She urged the NDIS to do better, stating the family faced extreme difficulty and countless obstacles. A friend, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed the family recently had their NDIS funding cut, adding pressure.
Detectives found two notes at the scene, one attached to the door warning not to enter and to call police. The second note reportedly indicated planning around the incident and included details about the family's finances. No weapon was used, and there were no prior domestic violence issues.
The NDIS extended its deepest sympathies and said it would work with Western Australian authorities. WA Premier Roger Cook called the incident an unimaginable tragedy, saying the loss of two innocent children was heartbreaking.
