Mother drives 270km for rape kit exam as South Australia faces severe
A mother in Port Lincoln drove 270 kilometres to Whyalla for forensic testing after her daughter was raped, with the procedure taking place at 2am. South Australia has only 12 qualified staff statewide to conduct such examinations. The government is expanding training for midwives to address regional service gaps identified in a royal commission on sexual violence.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 06:13 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 06:21 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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