Loved ones and advocates say parents of two autistic boys were ‘failed’ by the system before their deaths.

Four people were found dead in a residence in Mosman Park Perth. The four individuals included a 50-year-old man, a 49-year-old…

A disability advocate believes Western Australia’s support services lack the funding to provide well-trained workers to families with kids who have high-needs, following the deaths of two teenage boys in a suspected murder-suicide last week.

The bodies of Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, were found inside their Mosman Park home alongside their dad Jarrod Clune, 50, and mum Maiwenna Goasdoue, 49, on Friday.

Both boys, understood to have had autism and “significant health challenges”, were killed by their parents. A note found at the scene described their deaths as a “devastating tragedy”.

Loved ones and a former support worker have claimed the family had been “failed” by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and that Mr Clune and Ms Goasdoue had likely reached breaking point while caring for their boys full-time.

Otis, 14, and Leon, 15, were found dead alongside their parents in a suspected murder-suicide in Perth’s west last week. Picture: Facebook
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Developmental Disability WA chief executive officer Mary Butterworth said the deaths showed it was “fairly obvious” the family were not getting enough support.

“The reality is in Western Australia we do not have enough trained support workers who can provide support to families,” she told the ABC.

“I feel sorry for the support providers; they do not have enough funding in their plans that allows for them to provide deep and thorough training and mentoring to their staff.”

Ms Butterworth insists more investment in extra training of staff and support would alleviate stress so families do not feel it is “all up to them to try and survive”.

Maiwenna Goasdoue with Otis. Picture: Supplied/ABC

Jarrod Clune also with his younger teenage son. Picture: Supplied/ABC
A friend, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed the family-of-four recently had their NDIS funding cut, putting the parents under further pressure.

“The very people the NDIS was created for are the very ones who can’t get the services they so desperately need,” a statement to 9News read.

“The constant battle for services to help with their very high support needs boys was exhausting, never-ending and filled with rejection.

“When the family looked for help, they were always rejected and told their boys were too difficult.”

‘Significant impact’

Mr Clune and his two boys had attended Christ Church Grammar, in Perth’s west.

The private school is one of the most prestigious in Western Australia, with tuition fees costing up to $34,000 for primary students and $37,000 for high school.

In a statement, the school’s principal, Alan Jones, described Mr Clune as a talented football player and a student who was “well liked and loved by his peers”.

While Mai was an “active member of the community devoted to her boys”.“Leon and Otis had both attended Christ Church and whilst enrolled at the school, were members of the Peter Moyes Centre, receiving support for their learning needs,” an email to parents read.

“This tragic incident has had, and will continue to have, a significant impact on our entire school community — students, staff, parents, and [alumni].

“The school is supporting both staff and students during this difficult time and we extend our deepest condolences to the family and ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and respect their privacy as they grieve.”

‘What went wrong’

Police last week said they are still investigating the deaths of the family.

They confirmed reports that at least two “letters” were found at $3 million home, but have declined to explain what they contained.

Reports suggested it indicated some planning around the incident, and that the parents decided together to end their lives.

The letter also reportedly had details on how the parents wanted their finances to be arranged after their deaths.

The first note found was attached to the door and contained words to the effect of “don’t enter” and “call police”, according to reports.

Forensic officers at the $3 million home where the family-of-four were found dead. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian / POOL
WA Premier Roger Cook said his government will take any lessons learnt in the tragedy and consider whether any changes and improvements are needed.

“At times like this you ask yourself why? What went wrong? Could [it] have been prevented?” he said.

“We must now step through the process of undertaking the investigation to get the facts in front of us in order to be able to answer those questions.”

News.com.au contacted the NDIS to ask whether the family at the centre of the suspected murder-suicide had their funding cut, as claimed by loved ones.

In a statement, an NDIS spokesman said it extended its deepest sympathies to the loved ones impacted by the family’s deaths.

“The NDIS will work closely with the Western Australian authorities to support their enquiries or investigations,” it read.