Help given to Paralympian Daniel Berry

Daniel Berry with his brothers Thomas and Joshua / Pic: John Fotiadis

Daniel Berry.

DANIEL Berry is a son to make any parent proud.

The 22-year-old Paralympian has represented his country in football, won more than 90 sporting medals and has seven Australian records.
He also has won countless awards for excellence and is a sought-after corporate guest speaker, charity ambassador and dedicated fundraiser.
He achieved all this after turning 16, when he was first diagnosed with the brain tumour that is now killing him.
Daniel has fought hard but doctors at Westmead Brain Injury Unit say there is nothing more they can do for him. He has just months to live.
His family want to bring Daniel home but are unable to without help with his round-the-clock high-needs care.
The only other option is for Daniel to go into a nursing home, which his mother, Heather, refuses to accept.
Her application to the Department of Family and Community Services was rejected along with the three other agencies she approached for help.
"We don't know how long he has ... he wants to come home and we want him home but I still want him to have his dignity, which is which is why we need help with his care," Ms Berry said.
The Daily Telegraph took the family's plight to Disability Services Minister Andrew Constance who, within hours, ordered his department to reverse their decision.
He said he would ensure Daniel received "the appropriate disability care" when he was discharged.
He also will meet with the family next Tuesday.
The family now hopes to take Daniel to a special ceremony at Government House on June 12, when he and his brothers will be presented with certificates in recognition of completing their Duke of Edinburgh Award.