It's one of the toughest decisions a parent could face: whether to hand over a child with a disability to the care of the state.

A report by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission found that in Victoria alone, an average of 50 children are relinquished every year. 760,000 people under 65 have a profound disability in Australia, needing help with basic tasks. With inadequate respite, many families of children with disabilities are struggling to cope.

This episode is hosted by Anton Enus.