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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Gabriel Fowler

'We must do better': Minister backs pre-emptive child protection change

THE NSW child protection system is broken. Thousands of children are being left in harm's way, carer and caseworker numbers are dwindling, and support is scarce. In her continuing series, Gabriel Fowler reports on the need for better supports.

WE need to be moving to a system where families are supported before children are removed, says NSW Minister for Family and Communities Kate Washington.

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