Siblings of people with disability and chronic illness experience far higher rates of anxiety, depression, and isolation.
Yet remain almost entirely invisible in policy, practice, and funding.
The Wire’s Jon King speaks with Siblings Australia Chief Executive, Dr Shannon Schedlich, about how Siblings could be the invisible infrastructure of Australia’s families, and how Siblings Australia helps siblings feel seen.
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Produced By: Jon King
Featured In Story: Dr Shannon Schedlich – Siblings Australia Chief Executive
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 30 June 2026