<div><strong>Kobie's Story</strong>
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<div>Meet Kobie, a brave 12-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (level 3, non-verbal) who has already overcome so much in his young life. After surviving a stroke last year, Kobie was making progress with the help of specialised communication tools and a sensory room until our region experienced a 1 in 500 year flood.
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<div>In May 2025, our community was hit by a catastrophic <strong>1-in-500-year </strong>flood that no one could have predicted. Kobie's family lost everything, including:
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<li>$8,000 communication device - Kobie's lifeline to the world
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<li>Crash pads and sensory regulation tools - essential for his daily wellbeing
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<li>All household belongings - leaving them starting from zero
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<div><strong>Since losing his communication device, Kobie has experienced:</strong>
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<li>Significant increase in school absences
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<li>Increased self-harm behaviours
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<li>Daily distress from inability to communicate basic needs
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<div><em>Imagine needing a drink of water and having no way to ask for it. This is Kobie's reality every single day.</em>
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<div>After 6 months in temporary accommodation, the family has just moved back to their rental home but it's far from ready. With no carpets and basic repairs still needed, they're doing their best to rebuild their lives.
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<div>The NDIS has refused to replace Kobie's communication device or help adapt their flood-affected rental home.
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<div><strong>About Jade (Kobie's Mom)</strong>
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<div>Despite facing unimaginable challenges, Jade teaches her children that no matter what life throws at you, you must keep smiling and moving forward. Her resilience and determination to help Kobie, his twin Ella, plus her other children live their best life is truly inspiring.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Communication is a human right. Your donation will help:
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<div>✅ Replace Kobie's $9,000 communication device
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<div>✅ Purchase new sensory regulation tools and crash pads
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<div>✅ Help make their house a safe, accessible home for Kobie
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<div>✅ Give this family hope for a brighter future
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<div><strong>Every Dollar Counts</strong>
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<div>No amount is too small. Whether it's $5 or $500, you're helping give Kobie his voice back and supporting a family that refuses to give up despite overwhelming odds.
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<div>Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks.
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<div>Together, we can help Kobie communicate again and give this incredible family the fresh start they deserve.
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Lisa Hamilton

Anonymous

Help Kobie Communicate Again Flood Recovery for 12 year old

Still $5,002 to go. Help us build momentum.