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A new chapter for OzChild: Farewell to Helen Maxwell-Wright AM, and welcome to Stephen Fontana as President

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…

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Renewed Calls for Foster Care Reform

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.

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Celebrating Dr Lisa Griffiths’ Appointment as Chair of Families Australia

Families Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Lisa J. Griffiths as its new Chair of the Board, following the transition of outgoing Chair Deb Tsorbaris to the role of Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner.

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Foster Care, News
Foster Care Week 2025

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…

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News, Volunteer
Vale Aub Gamble

OzChild volunteer and soon to be centenarian, Aubrey (Aub) Gamble has led an exciting and fulfilling life that includes a quarter of a century of volunteer work.

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News
Stepping Stones to School is Bridging the Gap in Early Childhood Development

Recent data has revealed nearly half of all Australian children are not meeting critical physical, emotional, social, and communication developmental milestones by the time they start school.   Concerningly, according to…

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Indigenous, News
OzChild Commits to Shifting Power to Support Self-Determination for First Nations Peoples

MEDIA RELEASE  8 May 2025  Today, OzChild – a leading provider of out-of-home care services and family support programs, announced it will transfer government funding and service referrals for First…

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News
The Cost of Living Is in the Headlines – But What About the Cost of Caring – The Hidden Crisis 

As the federal election looms, one topic is dominating the national conversation: the cost of living. Politicians are lining up with promises to reduce pressure on households grappling with the…

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News
Educational Disadvantage Can Begin as Early as Age Two

Research shows that 1 in 4 Australian children as young as two, who lack access to early learning are already falling behind before they even start school. That’s the confronting…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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