Inquest hears NDIS provider delayed suicide threat reports before teen's death
An inquest has revealed that an NDIS provider delayed reporting multiple suicide threats made by a teenager, Quinn Cook, who died by suicide in January 2023. The provider, My Gold Coast Care Group, admitted it could have done more to safeguard Cook, who had complex medical needs. The inquest is examining the adequacy of care and accommodation provided to Cook prior to his death.
- ▪Quinn Cook, a 16-year-old, died by suicide while under the care of My Gold Coast Care Group.
- ▪The inquest is investigating whether the care provided contributed to his death.
- ▪The provider admitted to delaying reports of suicide threats made by Cook to relevant authorities.
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Inquest hears NDIS provider delayed suicide threat reports before teen's deathCBy Charmayne AllisonABC Gold CoastTopic:CourtsWed 27 May 2026 at 6:14pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:14pmWed 27 May 2026 at 6:14pmQuinn Cook died by suicide in 2023. (Supplied: Instagram)In short:An NDIS provider has admitted it "could have done more" to safeguard a teenager in the years before he took his own life, a court has heard.Gold Coast 16-year-old Quinn Cook died by suicide in January 2023.An inquest is examining the boy's care and accommodation prior to his death.abc.net.au/news/quinn-cook-suicide-inquest-ndis-provider-delayed-reports/106723794Link copiedShareShare articleA provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has admitted it delayed reporting multiple suicide threats made by a…
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