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Former support worker gives evidence at inquest into boy's death

The former manager of an Aboriginal support service has provided testimony at an inquest into the death of a 13-year-old boy, claiming authorities were 'beating her up' over child protection failures in regional South Australia.

The former manager testified that police and child protection authorities were placing significant pressure on her organization regarding the management of children in the regional city. goldparty.lat

This testimony comes during the inquest into the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy, where the former manager expressed frustration with the scrutiny she faced.