Child protection Australia 2023–24

307,000 children were subjects of notifications of alleged maltreatment.

121,000 children became subjects of investigations.

42,100 children in finalised investigations were subjects of substantiations of maltreatment.

In 2023–24, 33,300 children commenced intensive family support services.

At 30 June 2024, 59,900 children were on care and protection orders.

From 2019–20 to 2023–24, the number of children admitted to orders per year decreased from 13,100 to 10,100

At 30 June 2024, 44,900 children were in out-of-home care.