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flag Victoria’s foster care funding slashed, threatening stability for vulnerable children.

flag Foster carers in Victoria face drastic funding cuts, with daily allowances plummeting from $133 to $34 after children’s care needs were downgraded from level five to level one, affecting both high-needs and level-four cases. flag The top fortnightly payment for young children dropped to $457.64, the lowest in Australia. flag This follows a 14% rise in children needing out-of-home care since 2018 due to family violence and trauma, while the number of available carer households has fallen by 1,300 in four years—more than double the national recruitment rate. flag Carers report financial strain, with some reducing or exiting care, risking instability for vulnerable children. flag The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing acknowledges the issue is under review but has not provided a public explanation. flag Experts warn the cuts may increase reliance on more expensive residential placements.

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