More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
Other families have been unlawfully compelled to be case managed without consent, watchdog finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than a third of all reports raising concerns about the future welfare of unborn children were closed due to a shortage of allocated caseworkers, while families were unlawfully…
The New South Wales ombudsman has discovered that over a third of reports concerning the welfare of unborn children in the state are not being investigated due to a shortage of caseworkers. This revelation, published by The Guardian Australia, also exposes instances where families have been subjected to case management without their consent.
The watchdog's findings, released on Friday, highlight the issue of families being unlawfully compelled to participate in prenatal case work. The ombudsman's investigation into the Department of Communities and Justice's handling of prenatal reports underscores the critical need for more resources to ensure proper support for high-risk pregnancies.
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