Indigenous Children in Care Up 65 Per Cent Since National Apology
Indigenous Children in Care Up 65 Per Cent Since National Apology - Since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008 the number of indigenous children in care has increased by 65 per cent, according to a new report. The latest Report on Government Services (ROGS) released this week by the Productivity Commission revealed that 14,991 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were in out-of-home care as of 30 June 2014 - accounting for almost 35 per cent of all children in care. The latest Report on Government Services (ROGS) released this week by the Productivity Commission revealed that 14,991 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were in out-of-home care as of 30 June 2014 - accounting for almost 35 per cent of all children in care. - See more at: http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2015/02/indigenous-children-care-65-cent-national-apology#sthash.uqPiprHR.dpuf