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Emily Woods

EXPLAINED: Aboriginal teen s human rights breached in state care | Vintage Vibes

A coroner says the cultural issues of Aboriginal children in care must be taken into account. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A 17-year-old Aboriginal girl's human rights were breached when a state department did not listen to her desire to be connected with her culture while in care, a coroner has found.

Victorian Coroner Simon McGregor made more than a dozen recommendations on Wednesday, including several for the state's Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, after an inquest into the death of the teen.

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