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…
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…
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…
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…
Recent data reveals a troubling trend in youth crime, with the number of juvenile offenders in Australia rising for the first time in over a decade. The Australian Bureau of…
Opinion piece by Dr Lisa J. Griffiths In addressing the profound challenges faced by our most vulnerable children and young people, relying on high-cost emergency accommodations (HCEA’s) such as hotels…
In Australia, there are approximately 9000 foster carers; this equates to roughly around 0.03% of our total population. That means that over 99% of the population has no idea what…
There have been recent calls for an immediate overhaul of the state’s child protection laws, with thousands of children having been removed from their families in Victoria with no hope…
In a recent investigation conducted in 2023, researchers delved into the profound effects of environmental conditions on the long-term health and development of children. Entitled ‘The Environment We Shape: Key…
World Care Day is not just a day of celebration but a beacon of hope for many children and young people who have experienced life in care. CREATE is amplifying…
One way in which we have been working to strengthen our support of First Nations children and young people in foster care has been the implementation of a First Nations…
Child maltreatment is a pervasive issue that casts a long, dark shadow over the lives of countless young Australians. It’s a problem that transcends social, economic, and cultural boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on victims and society as a whole.
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