Abuse Compensation Policy Criticised [South Australia]
Posted by News Editor
Thursday, September 29, 2005

A foster carers group in South Australia  has been threatened with legal action over an advert announcing its establishment. The Crown's Solicitors Office have alleged that the group made "false and misleading claims" by stating that that the Government had promised compensation for children abused in State care.  The group called Care Workers Coalition are concerned that the prospect of compensation might lead to false allegations of abuse being made against current and former foster parents. For the full story click here (PDF link).