“January 26 is a day many First Nations people brace for.” Chad Lofthouse, Director – National Aboriginal Practice & Partnerships shares his personal reflections, and calls on all Australians to be courageous allies and embrace anti-racism.
Your guide to surviving school holidays – a list of resources packed with free and low‑cost school holiday activities. Perfect for parents, foster and kinship carers and anyone juggling busy holidays on a budget!
When children enter foster care, they’re often facing one of the most difficult times in their lives. In these moments of uncertainty, one of the most important sources of comfort and stability can be a sibling.
After 24 years of dedicated service to the OzChild board, including 15 years as President, Maxwell-Wright AM stepped down from her role on the Board at the final Board Meeting…
OzChild proudly joined Families Australia, foster carers, children and young people with care experience, and Federal Parliamentarians at Parliament House for the re-launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Foster Carers and Children in Foster Care.
OzChild proudly honours three extraordinary carers – Hayden and Rachael Jones, and Talei Kavapalu – as joint recipients of the 2025 JC Butler Award
Some stories of care and commitment quietly unfold over years, leaving a legacy that touches countless lives. The story of Cheryl Anderson is a perfect example, a journey marked by…
Foster Care Week is celebrated in Victoria and the ACT from 14-20 September. Every 49 minutes, a child in Australia enters foster care. In that moment, their world changes, and…
Every year, OzChild honours the legacy of Elizabeth Tudor, a woman whose quiet determination and compassion changed countless lives, by recognising a foster carer who embodies her spirit. This year,…
Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, OzChild Every child deserves a safe, loving home – and we know how to make that happen. This National Child Protection Week, let’s…
OzChild is thrilled to share a milestone for Australia’s child welfare sector with the appointment of the first Australia‑based Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) Consultant. This role is the result…
Two years ago, OzChild was honoured to be recognised under the Vice-Regal Patronage of the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC. While time has passed…
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