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Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Youth

When out of home care fails to care

by Marie LowMarch 28, 2025April 1, 2025

In this special report by Marie Low, we take a look at the failing system of out of home care. After multiple damning reports, this week’s Federal Budget has left supporters of foster carers and those calling for reform of the out-of-home care system underwhelmed.

Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services

Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England

by Lisa MartinFebruary 13, 2025

An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.

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