Mother’s alleged neglect of children resulted in serious harm

Key points

• A Bega Valley woman in her 30s has been granted bail after facing two charges of not providing for a child, causing danger of serious injury. The NSW Local Court heard she allegedly failed to seek medical attention for her two children.
• Her daughter allegedly suffered ongoing pain from a serious leg injury, while her son allegedly developed life-threatening medical complexities. The woman, who cannot be named to protect the children, has been ordered to report to police three days a week.
• Her lawyer said she has post-traumatic stress disorder and is now receiving treatment.