The housing authority has declared a Balga residence fit for occupancy, a pronouncement starkly contrasted by the occupant's account of persistent, daily nosebleeds experienced by her son. The situation at the Balga public housing home, occupied by Laura Western, has been a source of contention for some time. Western has lodged complaints for four years regarding mould issues, which she states have led to her children developing respiratory problems, including needing to use asthma puffers.
Western's son reportedly wakes up each morning with a nosebleed, a recurring symptom she attributes directly to the dwelling's condition. This situation has been ongoing, with her children also suffering from persistent coughs. Despite repeated requests from Western for alternative accommodation while mould remediation might occur, she states she has received no response from the department.
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Two contractors, speaking generally about the department's approach, have described Western's situation as indicative of the broader handling of mould concerns within public housing. Western's own efforts to draw attention to the mould began four years ago.