Child safety system confronts ‘financial catastrophe’

Queensland's residential care system for at-risk children is facing a financial crisis, with costs exceeding $1 billion annually. An inquiry revealed that 2,388 children remain in residential care, significantly higher than Australia's total of 2,767, highlighting reliance on unlicensed providers. Recommendations are expected by May to address the ballooning costs and improve outcomes for these children.

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