Auditor-General's Report

In reply to Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (28 November 2018).

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection): I have been advised:

As at the 30 June 2018, the total number of children in out-of-home-care is 3,695:

Commercial care – 93

Foster Care – 1,434

Kinship Care (inclusive of Specified Child only carer) – 1,684

Residential Care – 408

Independent Living – 47

Family day care—29

Please note:

Data is correct as at 30 June 2018.

Previous data adjustments occur due to information updates within the client management system. Data has now been frozen as at 31 August 2018.

Data is counted for children aged 0-17, consistent with National Australian institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) and Report on Government Services (ROGS) reporting.