Inquest hears child safety officers returned diabetic girl to neglectful parents
A coronial inquest heard that staff sent Elizabeth Struhs home despite doctors' warnings about her mother's delusional religious beliefs.
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The story so far
1 publisher has covered this in 5 articles since 12 Oct 2026. The Guardian published first, on 12 October at 06:34 UTC. The most recent article, from The Guardian, appeared on 16 October at 07:20 UTC.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- The GuardianDoctor warned Elizabeth Struhs would not be safe at home years before religious sect killed her by withdrawing medicine
- The GuardianChild safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears
- The GuardianChild safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma
- The GuardianDoctors treating Elizabeth Struhs recommended involuntary mental health assessment of her mother, coroner hears
- The GuardianElizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears
Sources
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- Elizabeth Struhs’ child protection case not ‘prioritised’ due to high workload, inquest hears The Guardian ·
- Doctors treating Elizabeth Struhs recommended involuntary mental health assessment of her mother, coroner hears The Guardian ·
- Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma The Guardian ·
- Child safety staff determined to send Elizabeth Struhs home with parents despite doctors’ concerns, inquest hears The Guardian ·
- Doctor warned Elizabeth Struhs would not be safe at home years before religious sect killed her by withdrawing medicine The Guardian ·
In this story
- Elizabeth Struhs
- Kerrie Struhs
- Toowoomba
- Queensland Children’s hospital