The devastating Mosman Park family tragedy has shocked Western Australia and sparked urgent nationwide calls for better support for families caring for children with high-needs disabilities. On Friday, January 30, 2026, the bodies of Jarrod Clune, 50, Maiwenna “Mai” Goasdoue, 49, and their teenage sons Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, were discovered at their home on Mott Close in the affluent Perth suburb of Mosman Park. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected double murder-suicide, where the parents are believed to have killed their sons before taking their own lives. The family’s three pets were also found dead.

A carer arriving for a scheduled visit discovered a note on the front door instructing them to call police and not enter. Inside, another note reportedly detailed the family’s despair, leading homicide detectives to classify it as murder-suicide. WA Police homicide detective Jessica Securo described the scene as “highly distressing,” noting no ongoing threat to the public. Both boys had significant health challenges, including severe autism—Otis was non-verbal—and had engaged with care services, including one attending a specialist program at Christ Church Grammar School’s Peter Moyes Centre.

The parents had appeared active online, sharing positive moments and advocating for autism awareness, which contrasted sharply with the hidden struggles now coming to light. Friends, a former support worker, and advocates claim the family may have faced recent cuts to NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) funding, exacerbating isolation and exhaustion from full-time caregiving. Reports suggest the parents reached a breaking point amid inadequate respite, trained support workers, and systemic gaps in Western Australia.

Disability advocates have responded with grief and outrage. Many call for immediate intervention—earlier listening, more funding, better resourcing, and community support—to prevent future tragedies. Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess condemned “dangerous narratives” framing the children’s needs as burdensome, insisting disabilities must never justify violence. Others emphasize the need for relational, community-based help beyond funding alone.

A community vigil honored Leon and Otis, described in school newsletters as warm, happy boys. Premier Roger Cook called it “heartbreaking,” while NDIS Minister Mark Butler faced questions over support shortfalls. The case highlights broader issues: families with high-needs children often face burnout, isolation, and insufficient services, turning silent crises into irreversible outcomes.

This tragedy underscores the plea: “Please save them before it’s too late.” Early detection of family stress, robust respite care, and accessible mental health resources could make the difference. As investigations continue, the focus shifts to systemic reform to protect vulnerable families.

Jarrod Clune and Maiwenna Goasdoue, the parents at the center of the Mosman Park tragedy, in a family photo showing smiles that masked deep struggles.

Teen brothers Leon, 16, and Otis, 14, who lived with severe autism and high support needs, captured in happier times before the unthinkable.

Police forensics at the Mott Close home in Mosman Park following the discovery, cordoned off amid community shock.

A poignant community vigil in Mosman Park honors the lost family, with candles and tributes calling for change in disability support.