Nine To Noon

The student who built an app to help his uncle communicate

Nine To Noon

Show Notes

Inspired by his uncle who has cerebral palsy, Jack Harker, a Year 11 student at ACG Parnell College has developed a communication tool that may help more people participate in everyday conversations.

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