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Out-of-home care for Indigenous children to be all Aboriginal-controlled

Commitment to Aboriginal-controlled care comes after reports find it provides ‘the best outcomes for children and families’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024

Hunter Means Business: Is the fast-track plan set to be derailed?

NSW will aim to build 377,000 new dwellings by 2029.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

Life Without Barriers will transfer responsibility of fostered Aboriginal children to Indigenous-led services

In acknowledging that the foster care system "is not working" for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, Life Without Barriers is transferring the responsibility to Aboriginal-led organisations across Australia.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

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'Deep regret': Life Without Barriers responds to royal commission blast

Andrew Vodic, executive officer of the Community Disability Alliance Hunter, said the findings in the royal commission report were 'disturbing'.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Disability services giant urged to compensate woman for sexual assault inside group home

The disability royal commission tells one of Australia's largest disability service providers to consider paying financial compensation to a woman who was sexually assaulted by one of its support workers.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Care provider failed to sack worker after resident abused: report

Royal Commission takes aim at Life Without Barriers in latest report

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Disability carer told to pay over sexual misconduct

Disability care provider Life Without Barriers failed in its response to sexual misconduct and assault at one of its group homes, a royal commission has found.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

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