Analyse the effect that resource management is having on Mias family wellbeing.

2023 Case Study Mias Story (Categories: Youth, People with Disabilities)
Mia is a 17 year old Wiradjuri girl and is currently studying for her HSC in Cowra. She studies six 2-unit
subjects including Advanced English, Legal Studies, Modern History, Society & Culture, Maths and Chemistry.
Mia has ambitions to go to university to study law at Charles Sturt university, 1.5 hour drive from home. Mia
does not have her drivers licence with everything that has happened over the last 12 months.
Mia lives with her 10 year old sister and her single Mum, who was involved in a car accident (not at fault,
comprehensively insured) and suffered a severe spinal cord injury. As a result, Mum is a paraplegic (cannot
use or feel her legs) and is wheelchair bound. Mum is currently unemployed due to her job becoming
unsuitable and due to the time she needs for her daily therapies and rehabilitation. Mum is going through
the process of accessing NDIS support, but finances are very tight and the family are living off their savings.
Mias family are looking to sell their home and buy one with a more open plan so that her mother can move
around more freely. Mia has a grandma that lives in Cowra.
Mia tries to assist her family with tasks at home, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, as well as assisting her
mother where required. Mia and her younger sister walk down the street for netball training and games. She
worries that she doesnt have enough time to focus on her studies.

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