Victoria to become only state without dedicated helpline for parents
After 25 years in operation, Victoria's Parentline service will shut on October 31 as the government withdraws funding.
Costa Haritos is a journalist based in Melbourne. He has previously worked in world news and as a print journalist in regional New South Wales. Before his career in journalism, Costa worked in media and communications in the fire and emergency services sector.
After 25 years in operation, Victoria's Parentline service will shut on October 31 as the government withdraws funding.
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