Insights

The process of determining child maltreatment: Key findings

In 2021–22, 275,000 children were subjects of notifications of alleged maltreatment.

In 2021–22, 119,000 children became subjects of investigations.

In 2021–22, 45,500 children in finalised investigations were subjects of substantiations of maltreatment.

Supporting children: Key findings 

In 2021–22, 36,200 children commenced intensive family support services.

At 30 June 2022, 61,100 children were on care and protection orders.

At 30 June 2022, 45,400 children were in out-of-home care.
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