'Heart ripped out on repeat': Auskick parents say they have been failed by AFL
Parents of a 12-year-old boy with autism are accusing the AFL of failing to address systemic bullying within their Auskick junior program. The family reports repeated physical and verbal abuse that the local club failed to mitigate.
Why it matters
This highlights critical issues regarding inclusivity, child safety, and the responsibility of large sporting organizations to protect vulnerable participants.
'Heart ripped out on repeat': Auskick parents say were failed by AFL - ABC News
The article focuses heavily on the emotional narrative of the victim's family, highlighting systemic failures in a way that emphasizes social accountability.
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