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Child neglect is also one form of child abuse.
It can easily be overlooked because its symptoms are not as obvious as physical or psychological abuse. The behaviour and attitude of any person that negligently or purposely endangers or impairs the behavioural, intellectual, emotional or physical functioning of a child is regarded as psychological abuse. 7517 GPO Box 1614, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia This site has been made possible with the cooperation and support of NSW Health Dept and South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service.