10 Reasons to Become a Foster Carer
Foster care is an incredible journey filled with opportunities to make a real difference in a child’s life. But what is it really like to be a foster carer? If…
Author: Jake Jackson
Event
Ben Dixon: A Journey of Resilience and Gratitude
Ben Dixon’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and transformative power. Speaking at OzChild’s All Staff Conference in November 2024, Ben shared a deeply personal journey, highlighting the challenges he…
Indigenous
Celebrating the Opening of the Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub in ACT
The Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub has opened its doors in the ACT. It will provide support for women and children experiencing family, domestic, and sexual violence.
Event
Abiola Ajetomobi – All Staff Conference 2024
This November we host our OzChild All Staff Conference, two days of informative team building and keynote speakers, designed to bring everyone in the organisation together under one roof to…
Uncategorised
Family Matters Report 2024
The release of the Family Matters Report 2024 delivers sobering insights into the state of child protection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It reveals the ongoing challenges faced…
News
OzChild included on list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025
OzChild is proud to announce it has been named on Diversity Council Australia (DCA)’s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025. This acknowledgement highlights OzChild’s commitment to creating a diverse…
Foster Care
Launch of Friends of Foster Carers and Children in Foster Care
Today OzChild, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths and Executive Director Services & Practice, Michelle Van Doorn joined other members of the National Foster Care Sustainability Group, Families Australia and Federal…
Uncategorised
The sad passing of Uncle John Delaney, a dear friend to OzChild
WARNING | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that the following post contains the name and image of a deceased person. It is with deep sadness that we…
News
A Decade of Impact – Lisa marks 10 years at OzChild
To mark 10 years at OzChild, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths shares the highlights from her journey so far as Chief Executive Officer. In 2024, Lisa Griffiths celebrates a decade as…
News, Prevention & Strengthening
100 Lives Changed and Counting
OzChild’s Treatment Foster Care Oregon program successfully diverting young people from residential care. OzChild is proud to announce a significant milestone – this week we celebrated the 100th graduate from…
Prevention & Strengthening
How OzChild’s MST Program is Addressing Youth Crime in Victoria
As Victoria continues to address concerns about youth justice, programs like OzChild’s Multisystemic Therapy (MST) are proving to be crucial in providing long-term, sustainable solutions that prevent reoffending and help…
Awards
Jillian Wain Award
Congratulations to Don Lee, this year’s winner of the Jillian Wain Award. Don Lee has been a dedicated foster carer for 19 years. Since becoming accredited in 2005, Don has…
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