“Substantiations: ‘”

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

Substantiations of notifications’ received during the current reporting year refer to child protection notifications made to relevant authorities, which were investigated; the investigation was finalised; and it was concluded there was reasonable cause to believe that the child had been, was being, or was likely to be, abused, neglected or otherwise harmed.

Source: Family, domestic and sexual violence glossary, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare