Heartbreaking Tributes Pour In: ‘They Captured Your Heart’ – Support Worker Blasts NDIS Failure in Mosman Park Family Murder-Suicide

Perth, Western Australia – February 4, 2026 – As the quiet cul-de-sac of Mott Close reopens after a weekend of police cordons, tributes continue to flood in for Leon Clune, 16, and Otis Clune, 14, the autistic teenage brothers tragically killed alongside their parents, Jarrod Clune, 50, and Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, in a suspected double murder-suicide. The discovery on Friday morning has left the community reeling, with close supporters accusing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of abandoning the family at their most vulnerable.

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The horror unfolded when a scheduled carer arrived just after 8 a.m. and found a note on the front door urging police intervention. Inside the family home, officers discovered the four bodies and the family’s three pets—two dogs and a cat—also deceased, in what investigators describe as a planned, non-violent act with no signs of struggle or external involvement. Reports indicate a second note detailed the parents’ despair, including financial instructions for charity donations, underscoring a premeditated pact to “rest as a complete family.”

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Maddie Page, an autism support worker who cared for Leon and Otis for over a decade, has led the emotional outpouring. In a poignant Facebook tribute, she described the boys as having “captured her heart” with their unique ways of communicating beyond words. “I witnessed firsthand the immense love within their family, as well as the courage and resilience they showed during times of extreme difficulty and countless obstacles,” Page wrote. “The Clune boys will always hold a special place in my heart. They taught me to think outside the box when it came to working with autism, and reminded me that communication is so much more than words. All they wanted was to be understood—and when they did, they captured your heart.”

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Page did not hold back on her criticism of the system: “My heart feels unbearably heavy knowing that the NDIS system failed them, and that they were made to feel they had no other choice.” She highlighted Jarrod and Maiwenna as the boys’ “biggest, fiercest supporters,” emphasizing the parents’ unwavering devotion amid overwhelming challenges. Friends have echoed claims that one of the boys’ NDIS funding packages was recently reduced, exacerbating the isolation and exhaustion of full-time caregiving with minimal respite.

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Leon and Otis, both non-verbal with severe autism and significant health needs, attended Christ Church Grammar School, where old newsletters captured joyful moments: Otis delighting in river explorations, trampolining, and swimming; Leon thriving in play on the oval and learning through communication devices. Despite these bright spots, the family navigated constant battles for support, with reports of school expulsions and behavioral challenges adding to the strain. Jarrod, a former school prefect and footballer, and Maiwenna, a vocal advocate, poured everything into creating positive experiences for their sons.

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The tragedy has sparked nationwide outrage over NDIS shortcomings. Developmental Disability WA CEO Mary Butterworth called it “fairly obvious” the family lacked adequate help, citing shortages in trained workers and insufficient mentoring funds. WA Premier Roger Cook described the deaths as an “unimaginable tragedy,” questioning prevention measures, while Federal Disability Minister Mark Butler termed it “unspeakable” but declined specifics on the family’s support amid the investigation. The NDIA expressed sympathies and pledged cooperation.

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Tributes now line the reopened street—flowers, messages, and candles at the base of trees outside the home—symbolizing a community’s grief. A candlelit vigil organized by the Australian Neurodivergent Parents Association included a moving poem from another autism parent, honoring the boys as “not diagnoses, not burdens.” Page’s words resonate deeply: the boys’ smiles and shared memories live on, a reminder of their innocence amid systemic failures.

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This devastating loss highlights the hidden toll on families with high-needs children—endless waitlists, funding battles, and caregiver burnout. As police forensics wrap up and the coroner prepares reports, advocates demand urgent reforms to prevent future heartbreak. For now, the plea for understanding echoes in every tribute: Leon and Otis deserved to be seen, supported, and loved—without the despair that ended their lives too soon.