Author: Jake Jackson

The Elizabeth Tudor Award is dedicated to a carer each year for their outstanding commitment and contribution to foster care. They show selflessness, service to others, warmth, advocacy and dedication…

Australia is facing a critical shortage of foster carers, a situation that poses a serious threat to the wellbeing of thousands of vulnerable children. While the number of children entering…

Foster Care Week is celebrated in Victoria and New South Wales from 8-14 September. We are both humbled and amazed by the enormous contribution of our village of carers who open their homes, their hearts and their lives giving back to the community so selflessly. 

Congratulations to Bethany Jinks and Travis Chalk-Hatton, winners of OzChild’s 2024 JC Butler Award.     Embodying the virtues of this award: commitment, dependability, creativity and compassion, this young couple have demonstrated…

A huge congratulations to The Putting Families First (PFF) team who were announced as joint winners of the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award at the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children…

Over the past five years, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data shows a steadying number of children and young people entering out-of-home care in Australia.  But what…

Kinship Carers Week is celebrated from 4-8 September and reminds us of the very special role family and close friends play in raising children and young people. 

The Putting Families First (PFF) team has been announced as a finalist for the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award at the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Awards. PFF is a…

Researchers from Swinburne University have today released their evaluation report on a unique regional approach to recovery after the October 2022 floods. The report concludes that providing timely resources to…

by Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, OzChild Chief Executive Officer The release of the Advocate for Children and Young People’s (NSW) final report on children and young people in alternative care…

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a special day held annually on August 4, dedicated to celebrating First Nation children. The theme for Children’s Day 2024, “Strong…

Today Molly Fergus was honoured with the prestigious Young Victorian of the Year Award. This accolade celebrates her exceptional dedication and tireless efforts as a carer and advocate for children,…