The Age
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·2 hours ago
Hundreds of high-risk children placed in care without full safety checks
Queensland's Child Safety Department placed hundreds of high-risk children with unlicensed care providers, as revealed on Friday. Deputy director-general Bernadette Harvey noted that one-third of children in residential care lacked formal assessments, highlighting a growing waitlist of 1,600 eligible for family-based care. The state is aiming to enhance licensing processes amid increasing demand for placements.
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