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Experts call for more support in Victorian family reunifications
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Children placed into care in Victoria who return home within two years
Foster care experts and advocates called for more support and a careful approach when children are returned to biological parents in Victoria. The calls followed the death of an 8-month-old less than three days after she was returned to her parents.
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An 8-month-old child died less than three days after being returned to her biological parents.
“following the death of an 8-month-old less than three days after she was returned to her biological parents”
The Children, Youth and Families (Stability) Act 2026 removed the time limit on reunification orders.
“removing the time limit on reunification orders”
The Children, Youth and Families (Stability) Act 2026 came into effect in May 2026.
“in May 2026, the Children, Youth and Families (Stability) Act 2026 came into effect”