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Over 1,875 NSW children remain in unstable out-of-home care during holidays, with high risks of harm and 89 known deaths since 2024.
Over 1,875 children in New South Wales remain in out-of-home care during the holidays, with many in high-cost, unstable placements like intensive therapeutic care homes despite a 35% drop in emergency housing since 2023.
While no children are now in hotels due to a 2024 ban, concerns persist over safety, with 65% of children in high-needs homes reported at risk of significant harm, frequent placement changes, and inadequate risk assessments.
Sexual abuse, self-harm, and physical abuse are major concerns.
Intensive Therapeutic Transitional Care homes will close by March 2026 due to high costs and poor outcomes.
A 2024 review found 89 child deaths were known to the Department of Communities and Justice, many involving prior risk reports, with causes including abuse, suicide, and accidents.
The government plans reforms to improve risk assessment and decision-making to strengthen child protection.
Más de 1,875 niños de Nueva Gales del Sur permanecen en un cuidado fuera del hogar inestable durante las vacaciones, con altos riesgos de daño y 89 muertes conocidas desde 2024.