Overview
- In a 60 Minutes Australia interview, Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion said they may leave Italy for elsewhere in Europe and asked Canberra to help bring their family back together.
- The Juvenile Court in L'Aquila removed the three children on November 20, 2025 and suspended parental authority, placing them in a Vasto care facility for nearly four months.
- A local ASL report noted the children's suffering and distress along with strong attachment to their parents, which the family's consultants cite in urging supervised reunification.
- Managers of the Vasto care home reported hosting difficulties linked to the mother's conduct and requested the court evaluate an alternative placement; social services are exploring new housing options.
- The court‑ordered evaluation of parental capacity is contested by the defense over an expert's impartiality, with further psychological assessments of the children scheduled for March 6–7 before tribunal decisions on pending motions.