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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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