Mullighan Inquiry Recommendations

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (5 August 2014).

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright—Minister for Education and Child Development): I have been advised of the following:

In line with Families SA policies and practices, children who are from the APY Lands and placed in Adelaide are referred to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service to receive therapeutic support. In addition, children receive case management support through the Families SA Case Management Support Team which is part of the Country Directorate office, located in Mile End. Cultural connections are maintained through regular return visits to the APY Lands or in assisting families to travel to Adelaide.