Brisbane Times
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·2 hours ago
Child safety blew out budget on premium emergency placements amid carer drought
Queensland’s child safety department overspent on premium emergency placements amid a carer shortage, as revealed in a recent inquiry. In 2020, nearly 10,000 children required care, with 1,372 lacking available placements. Former minister Leanne Linard acknowledged significant funding deficits and high costs, with the residential care sector projected to reach $1 billion by the end of 2024.
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