Submission to Senate Inquiry into grandparents taking responsibility for raising grandchildren

The APS made this submission to a 2014 Senate Inquiry in response to the rise in the number of grandparents providing care to their grandchildren through formal and informal arrangements.

The APS submission acknowledges the complexity of issues involved, including the changes in grandparent carer roles in line with changing family demographics.

The submission paid particular attention to the needs of grandparents, children and families from more marginalised groups, as the psychological and practical issues for these population groups are particularly significant.

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