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What side of history do you want your leadership to rest? 

Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, OzChild  Why growth is not the answer to closing the gap  As the Chief Executive Officer of OzChild, a leading child welfare organisation…

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Foster Care
Lending a Hand to Thrive: Supporting Queensland’s Foster Families

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…

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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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Featured, Parenting, Prevention & Strengthening
Adolescence on Netflix: A Powerful Reminder of Why Early Intervention Matters

Current trending Netflix show Adolescence has sparked important conversations about the challenges young people face as they navigate life through the pre-teen and teenage years. While fictional, the series shines…

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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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Foster Care
Children in Care Deserve Priority Healthcare—It’s Time We Treated It That Way

By Dr Lisa J. Griffiths Imagine being taken from your home for your own safety and then waiting months—sometimes years—for basic health and mental health support. This is the reality…

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Foster Care, Parenting
Can You Give Danny a Forever Home? Become a Long-term Carer Today

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…

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Foster Care
Libby De Kok: More Than Just a Job, It’s Her Calling

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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Foster Care
10 Reasons to Become a Foster Carer 

Foster care is an incredible journey filled with opportunities to make a real difference in a child’s life. But what is it really like to be a foster carer? If…

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Indigenous
Celebrating the Opening of the Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub in ACT

The Yerrabi Yurwang Health Hub has opened its doors in the ACT. It will provide support for women and children experiencing family, domestic, and sexual violence.

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Uncategorised
Family Matters Report 2024

The release of the Family Matters Report 2024 delivers sobering insights into the state of child protection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. It reveals the ongoing challenges faced…

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