'They look right through us': Explaining the term 'glass child'
The term "glass child" refers to someone with a high-needs sibling who experiences various forms of trauma and neglect due to their parents' inability to provide adequate care and support. Samantha Hellams, the chair of Siblings Australia, describes her own experience of living with an intellectual disability, epilepsy, and non-verbalness, while her sister Alison lives with epilepsy and is non-verbal.
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Published 05 Nov 2026, 01:58 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 02:16 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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