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Foster care in Australia: How does it work?
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Children go into foster care for many reasons. For example, there might be family violence in the home or a history of neglect or physical abuse. Currently, there is a shortage of foster parents in Australia, and in some cases, there is a need for people from a specific cultural background. Feature by Chiara Pazzano, Renuka presents in Tamil.
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