Sunday night's 60 Minutes interview with David and Wendy Farnell has shocked and appalled many in the community, but the horrific circumstances of baby Gammy also provide us with the opportunity to combat the negative perceptions of people living with Down syndrome.
Over 40 years ago, Kevin and Shirley Orr defied doctors and kept their baby with Down syndrome. Now, the caring roles have reversed and the real dilemma is this — what happens when Mum and Dad die?