Advocates say the impact of coronavirus is straining supports for Australia’s most vulnerable children.
Forty-four thousand children live in out-of-home care and more are at risk in dangerous homes.
Welfare agencies say children are becoming ‘invisible’ with informal checks at school and by neighbours reduced due to physical distancing.
Social affairs correspondent Norman Hermant reports.
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