Victoria has the most kids in crisis, but the state government refused a $4.5m funding plea
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-23 15:15 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Australia, Sexual Violence
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Snippet:
The rate of young Victorians reaching out for help while at immediate risk of suicide or child abuse is rising to levels seen at of the height of the COVID pandemic, however the state government is refusing to fund those answering their calls.
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