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Major upgrades begin for two Port Stephens high schools

Works are expected to be completed by early 2025.

Newcastle Herald

One in three kids removed from families become homeless

Carers call for more support to provide homes and healing for kids.

Newcastle Herald

'Uninhabitable' nurses quarters won't be used for homeless accommodation

Up to 25 people will be housed at the former Stockton Centre.

Newcastle Herald

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Getting kids out of hotel rooms and caravan parks: Minister Kate Washington

More foster carers are urgently needed.

Newcastle Herald

Kids in hotel care cut, staffing and info gaps linger

NSW has fewer children under protection living in hotels, but workers are fleeing, while outsourced providers have been reporting inaccurate information.

AAP

NSW taskforce aims to return Indigenous children to their families

Minister says ‘shocking proportion’ of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care can be reduced by working with community-controlled organisations

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‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship

Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul

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State Government's 'significant structural reform of the child protection system'

'Fewer frontline caseworkers makes it very difficult ... '

Newcastle Herald

Mass exodus of frontline caseworkers from child protection system

Hundreds of workers have opened compensation claims due to stress and burnout.

Newcastle Herald

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

The NSW child protection system is broken.

Newcastle Herald

Let it flow - Myall River dredging campaign to save Tea Gardens

The state government will fund Myall River dredging works.

Newcastle Herald

Broken system: foster child allegedly assaulted by male care worker

'His hair was filthy, and he said he didn't get enough food.'

Newcastle Herald

Myall River dredging options to be investigated following ministerial meeting

Maritime agency agrees urgent intervention is needed for Myall River.

Newcastle Herald

Transport Minister urged to intervene in Myall River catastrophe

Port Stephens MP Kate Washington to meet Transport Minister Jo Haylen.

Newcastle Herald

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Child protection a money-spinner with terrible outcomes, union says

'They have lost control of this expenditure and they are terrible, terrible placements for the kids.'

Newcastle Herald

State spending millions a year on Tomaree Lodge, Stockton Centre

The government is under pressure to decide Tomaree's future.

Newcastle Herald

Only one in five kids in crisis are being seen by a caseworker

There are 14,723 children in out-of-home care in NSW, 2,106 in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

'An episode of Utopia': Williamtown Special Activation Precinct declared dead

Review finds Williamtown SAP would cost more than $1bill to complete.

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From wonderland to wasteland: photos show despair on the Myall River

Sand has built up several kilometres upstream of the river entrance.

Newcastle Herald

From wonderland to wasteland: photos show despair on the Myall River

Sand has built up several kilometres upstream of the river entrance.

Newcastle Herald

Vulnerable kids in 'dire need' of care: Minister

'Right now, there are vulnerable children who don't have a safe place to call home' ... at least 600 new foster carers are needed each year.

Newcastle Herald

'Vulnerable kids are paying the price' of broken system, minister says

'We cannot accept kids ... going hungry whilst millions of dollars are being paid to providers.'

Newcastle Herald

'I'll talk to my colleagues about that': Minister acknowledges Myall River concerns

A long-term solution to the Myall River's problems has not been identified.

Newcastle Herald

'Special place on the planet': Tomaree Coastal Walk opens

'This area is steeped in history with ancient volcanic peaks.'

Newcastle Herald

Cancelled: why ministers refused to meet with community group

State government refuses to specify concerns about Len Roberts.

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