Death of a six-year-old girl turns spotlight on SA's child protection system

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Death of a six-year-old girl turns spotlight on SA's child protection system
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A six-year-old girl's death following suspected neglect brings fresh scrutiny to South Australia's child protection system as her mum tells local media she had asked for help, but not received it.

As investigations continue into the death of a six-year-old girl and the suspected neglect of her five siblings, the case is drawing attention, once again, to South Australia's child protection system.Police are investigating her death, and the suspected neglect of her five siblingsThis story contains content that some readers may find upsetting.

The taskforce will also investigate the suspected neglect of five siblings, aged between seven and 16, who lived at the Munno Para house.Government departments were involved with the family Deputy Premier Susan Close said a review would be conducted into the interactions the four agencies had with the family.

Dr Close said support had been given to the family through the Department for Human Services "so the mother was better able to have the children living with her".

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