15 May marks the International Day f Families, a moment for the world to recognise the vital role families play in shaping our societies. The theme for 2026 is “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing” – highlighting that strong families are the foundation of strong communities.
The aim of Families Week is to celebrate the vital role families play in Australian society and reflect on their importance in teaching, supporting and nurturing children as they grow.
The Raising Queensland report, and the recent Commission of Inquiry into the child protection system, point to the same conclusion: when families are supported earlier, and systems work together, fewer children reach crisis in the first place.
The latest Closing the Gap data for Target 12 can’t be ignored. With just five years left, it’s clear that business as usual won’t get us there – it will require a whole of system approach.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions women make across our communities every day. It’s time to balance the scales for carers.
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.
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.
MEDIA RELEASE 16 May 2025 Leading child welfare organisation OzChild is calling for more support for Queensland foster carers during National Families Week to ensure no carer — or child…
Every child deserves a safe, loving home where they can grow, heal, and thrive. For Danny, a resilient young boy, that home is still out of reach. But with the…
Yesterday the 2025 Adolescent Violence in the Home (AVITH) Symposium took place. The event brought together practitioners, researchers and real-life advisors to explore intervention strategies, systemic challenges and ways to…
by Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, OzChild Chief Executive Officer This week marks 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark commitment to advancing…
For Libby De Kok, working at OzChild isn’t just a job—it’s her calling. It’s something that moves her to tears when she talks about it, “I really love it, I’m…
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