Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) comes into effect soon. Join QCOSS and the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) for an information session which will outline key obligations under the scheme and how to prepare ahead of its implementation on 1 July 2026. Established under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld), Queensland’s Reportable Conduct […]

Every May, thousands of people and hundreds of organisations come together for National Families Week, Australia’s annual celebration of families. 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 week coincides with the United […]

This Summit is part of the For-Purpose Leadership Series This Summit will bring together leaders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers and community voices from across Australia. This national gathering will provide space for a collective conversation on the pressing issues shaping child and family safety, including domestic violence, coercive control, child protection, and community wellbeing. Across Australia, critical work is […]

In partnership with leading experts and academics in the field, Project Paradigm’s free webinar series enables the sharing of current research, frontline experience, and practical strategies to prevent, identify, and respond to child sexual exploitation. In recent years online misogyny has become increasingly prevalent, with members of the so-called 'Manosphere' - a collection of anti-feminist […]

People with disability of all ages continue to experience violence, neglect, abuse, and exploitation. This was highlighted in 2025 with the release of the Disability Royal Commission and remains a significant issue across Queensland. Domestic, family, and sexual violence (DFSV) disproportionately impacts people with disability. It also intersects with diverse identities, including First Nations people […]

CPPAQ is bringing together Commission representatives to talk through how the Commission operated - its mandate, its methodology, and how it approached engagement with the child protection sector throughout the process. Find out more and register

As part of National Reconciliation Week the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is hosting a seminar featuring some of Australia’s most respected leaders in reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights: Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA, Professor Tom Calma AO, and moderator, The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO. This year’s National Reconciliation […]

Breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for sustainable pathways to self-determination 9 - 12 June 2026 | Pullman King George Square, Brisbane This national event brings together Indigenous leaders, educators, employers, policy makers and economic development practitioners to advance culturally grounded pathways across education, employment and economic development. The 2026 programme will feature three focused […]

One million refugees have been welcomed by Australia since World War II. Refugee Week 2026 is a moment to reflect on that milestone and to celebrate the million stories behind it.

Men's Health Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on men's health and to talk about how they can live happier, healthier lives, and when men and boys are encouraged to focus on improving health outcomes for themselves and those around them.

This is the final webinar in a 3-part series exploring approaches to collecting and using evidence in the context of Australian child and family services. Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) is a coordinated and purposeful approach to generate evidence about a program or service to understand what is working, for whom and why. But moving […]