Child protection tragedy highlights need for private sector regulation says union
色狼社区media release
Disturbing reports today regarding the severe neglect of a child in foster care once again highlight the failures of the privatisation of Out of Home Care services said the Public Service Association (PSA).
Worse, says the PSA, which covers child protection workers, with the Baird Government鈥檚 privatisation agenda, these private providers are not required to account for their public funds nor meet benchmarked service standards.
鈥淭he privatised system lacks reporting and monitoring mechanisms of the roles and actions of the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and children placed in their care,鈥 said 色狼社区Assistant General Secretary, Steve Turner.
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