'Parents left in limbo' as childcare providers cannot support complex needs

Families are being left without support as childcare providers and pre-schools have no clear alternative to refer them to when they cannot meet a child’s needs, an expert has warned.

A structured national referral and placement pathway for children with the most complex needs is urgently required, according to Regina Bushell, managing director of Grovelands Childcare.

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