Allan Brahminy's controversial Many Colours 1 Direction program has again come under fire, with the family of one youth writing to the state government about their concerns.
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It was revealed in parliament that a child safety worker heard an "abusive and aggressive" verbal exchange between Mr Brahminy and the youth in question on an accidentally recorded voicemail.
Labor deputy leader Anita Dow said child safety services was now looking to withdraw its support for the youth, who has since left the program.
The state government is no longer sending youth to the residential care program in the Northern Territory after canning the program in July 2021.
Regarding the abusive exchange, Ms Dow said Mr Brahminy accidentally called a child safety worker in October 2021 and left a five minute voicemail on which the verbal exchange could be heard.
Ms Dow said the mother of the youth went to the Northern Territory to collect their child after the exchange.
She said government services have now asked the mother whether it should continue to support to the child.
"After several months of doing her best to support her teenage child this young person's mother is desperate for support for her family. Instead, she has now been asked if child safety service should continue their involvement with her family," Ms Dow said.
"What possible justification is there for withdrawing this essential safety service from a vulnerable young person and their family, particulary after such a traumatic experience?"
Children and Youth Minister Roger Jaesnch said a letter from the family had been received by his department on Tuesday.
"I'm advised my office is following that up to understand the particular circumstances referred to," Mr Jaensch said.
"We will maintain our contact with the family and this young person until we understand their needs and provide whatever support that is required for that young person ... and so I will be giving it my full attention."
When asked about transition options for youth who had left the Many Colours 1 Direction program, Mr Jaensch said wrap around, individually-based support would continue for any youth leaving the program.
"One of the young people who was spending time in the [program] does remain connected to Mr and Mrs Brahminy through a family based care arrangement while they are transitioning to independence," Mr Jaensch said.
"This has occurred in line with that persons wishes and the strong support of their family. They have also continued to be supported by our broader care team."
Mr Jaensch said the government would continue to offer any necessary support, and would continue to do so "as we develop and implement alternative care arrangements".
He said a group has been formed to plan replacement supports and programs for kids in out of home care alongside government department staff.
This includes members of the non-govermnet sector, including TasCOSS, Familes and Children Australia, the Australian Childhood Foundation and Aboriginal community organisations.
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