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‘Treat Us Like Humans’: Rise in Out-of-Home Care Kids

‘Treat Us Like Humans’: Rise in Out-of-Home Care Kids
Early intervention to support children exposed to family violence can reduce risk of mental health issues later on. zigres/Adobe Stock
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12/13/2024|Updated: 12/13/2024
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The number of vulnerable children in “substandard” residential care is rising in Australia’s worst-hit state, causing a $500 million (US$318.4 million) budget blowout.

A report has called for the Queensland government to improve conditions after revealing a major jump in the number of children in out-of-home care.

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