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…
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.Â
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…
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…
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…
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…
Achieving equity for female foster and kinship carers is not only a matter of social justice but also a pragmatic investment in the welfare of the children and young people they are caring for.
Are you ready to embark on a journey filled with love, growth and endless possibilities? Welcome to the world of foster caring! As you open your heart and home to…
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.
While National Child Protection Week reminds us that every child, in every community, deserves a fair go.
While National Child Protection Week reminds us that every child, in every community, deserves a fair go, parents must be afforded the same right.
Recently the child protection system in Victoria was thrown into the spotlight once again, for all the wrong reasons.
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OzChild acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge their cultures are living ones, which relate to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present.
May the children of today lead us to a brighter tomorrow.
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