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Date Time 334 children adopted in Australia during 2019-20, mostly by long-term carers or step-parents The number of adoptions in Australia increased by 20% between 2015­–16 and 2019–20 as more children were adopted by long-term carers or other adults already known to them, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Adoptions Australia 2019-20, shows there were 334 adoptions finalised in 2019–20, including 249 ‘known child adoptions’ where children had pre-existing relationships with their adoptive parents. ‘The number...

Parliamentary Friends of Early Childhood Thanks for this opportunity to share some reflections on my vision for early childhood policy. I would first...

Date Time New report looks at uptake of telehealth in antenatal care during COVID-19 lockdowns Almost 1 in 10 antenatal services for March to September 2020 were delivered via telehealth according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, Antenatal care during COVID-19, 2020, includes information on antenatal care services, both face-to-face and telehealth, claimed through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The report covers a range of private antenatal services and it does not include information on antenatal care provided by public hospitals. �...

Notifications to authorities of suspected child abuse fell in Australia during COVID-19 'lockdowns' in 2020 and increased again as restrictions were...