Number of Indigenous children in out-of-home care expected to double

A national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's strategy is needed to curb the number of Indigenous children in child protection, a report argues.

Indigenous children play in the sea. — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children make up more than a third of children in out-of-home care. Source: Supplied

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Published 18 October 2019 5:03pm

By AAP-SBS

Presented by Justin Sungil Park

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The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care could double in 10 years if leaders don't do more to confront the issue, a new report has warned.

The Family Matters report shows Indigenous children continue to be significantly over-represented in the child protection system, prompting calls for a national strategy for Indigenous children.

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Number of Indigenous children in out-of-home care expected to double

A national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's strategy is needed to curb the number of Indigenous children in child protection, a report argues.

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