New South Wales emergency foster care system undergoes urgent review due to unsafe and unsuitable conditions for children.

Children in New South Wales' emergency state care system have reportedly faced unsafe and unsuitable conditions, leading Families Minister Kate Washington to announce an urgent review of the state's foster care system. The Advocate for Children and Young People's report highlights that high-cost arrangements, such as motels and caravan parks, are falling short of providing stability and care for children. The review aims to examine over-reliance on emergency accommodation and how taxpayer money is spent by non-government providers.

May 01, 2024
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