Commission of Inquiry: Tasmanian service hands over report of 12 abusive foster carers, department ignored it

Adam Holmes
Updated June 17 2022 - 3:18pm, first published 3:15pm
Kennerley Children's Home chief executive officer Andrea Sturges slammed the department's response to her raising issues of foster carers of concern.
Kennerley Children's Home chief executive officer Andrea Sturges slammed the department's response to her raising issues of foster carers of concern.

A clinical practice leader was left shaking and in tears after the Department of Communities completely dismissed a service's report of 12 physically and emotionally harmful foster carers just prior to the Commission of Inquiry.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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