Paramedics could sound early warnings of child abuse or neglect – but they need support and more training
- Written by: Simon Sawyer, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Australian Catholic University
ShutterstockChild abuse and neglect is, unfortunately, a far more common occurrence in Australia than many people realise.
In Australia in 2020–21 (the most recent figures available), there were more than half a million notifications to child protection services. Around 180,000 children and young people are receiving child protection support...
