09/03/2026
One day, every parent asks themselves a question they wish they never had to think about.
“What will happen to my child when I’m gone?”
For many parents raising a child with disability, this question is not abstract.
It is a quiet fear that sits in their hearts every single day.
They spend decades advocating, caring, protecting and loving their child.
They learn every medication, every behaviour, every routine, every comfort.
But time moves forward.
Parents age.
Bodies get tired.
Health changes.
And the question becomes louder.
Who will speak for my child?
Who will understand them?
Who will make sure they are safe, respected and truly cared for?
This is the reality thousands of families across Australia live with today.
Disability support is not just about funding packages or services.
It is about trust.
It is about dignity.
It is about ensuring that someone’s son or daughter will continue to live a meaningful life even when their parents can no longer stand beside them.
At True Will Care Services, we see this fear in the eyes of families we meet.
And we also see the hope.
Hope that the right support, the right people and the right community can create a future where families can finally breathe and say:
“My child will be okay.”
Because every person deserves a life of safety, dignity and belonging — not just today, but for the rest of their life.
Take a moment to read this powerful story that captures this reality so many families face.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/deirdres-dilemma-what-will-happen-to-my-son-when-i-die-/106125848
If you are a parent, carer, support worker or someone who believes in a better future for people with disability, we invite you to share your thoughts below.
This is a conversation Australia needs to have.
Deirdre Croft has dedicated 45 years to caring and advocating for her intellectually disabled son, Richard. Each passing day brings more pressure to secure his future when she's gone. It's a distressing scenario thousands of Australian parents face.