Child maltreatment poses a substantial health burden, but its impact on healthcare costs and productivity loss in Australia remains unclear. The objective of this study was to estimate the costs of health service use and productivity loss associated with child maltreatment in Australia. It finds that targeted investment in prevention strategies is urgently needed.

The objective of this study was to examine the association between child maltreatment and receipt of income support payments and the budgetary impact for persons 16 to 33 years. It was concluded investment in effective preventive and protective strategies for children in child protection could address this core social determinant of health, while providing budget...