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Queensland - Glossary Term
Neglect
Neglect occurs when a child's basic necessities of life are not met, and their health and development are affected. Basic needs include:
- food
- housing
- health care
- adequate clothing
- personal hygiene
- hygienic living conditions
- timely provision of medical treatments
- adequate supervision
Prepared by: Lee Butterworth
Created: 28 October 2011, Last modified: 27 June 2013