The Child Welfare System in Victoria: changing context and perspective 1945-1995

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In
Children Australia
Author
Markiewicz, Anne
Publication Date
1996
Volume
21
Number
3
URL
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/children-australia/article/child-welfare-system-in-victoria-changing-context-and-perspectives-19451995/EDCBD4B4222624737C749A35E65FF0F2

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