Victorian government rejects $4.5 million request amid rising youth crisis calls
The Victorian government rejected a $4.5 million funding request from Kids Helpline amidst rising crisis calls among young people. In 2025, the service responded to 5,190 urgent cases, a 350 percent increase since 2018. Critics argue that state funding is crucial as many distressed children are left without timely support.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 05:15 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 05:20 UTC
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