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Coronial Report Reveals Failures in Child Safety Services

6/27/2025

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A recent coronial report has unveiled a heartbreaking truth: Tasmania's child safety services fell short in safeguarding two infants who tragically died while co-sleeping with their parents in 2019. Highlighting critical failures in risk assessment and safe sleeping education, the report calls for urgent reforms, presenting ten recommendations to enhance monitoring and ensure policy compliance.

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A recent coronial report has unveiled a heartbreaking truth: Tasmania's child safety services fell short in safeguarding two infants who tragically died while co-sleeping with their parents in 2019. Highlighting critical failures in risk assessment and safe sleeping education, the report calls for urgent reforms, presenting ten recommendations to enhance monitoring and ensure policy compliance.