Queensland’s child protection and youth justice systems are navigating rising complexity, shifting legislation, and increasing pressure to keep children safe while upholding their rights. Around the world, jurisdictions such as Scotland, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Canada and Hawaii are rethinking secure care - investing in stronger community alternatives, clearer safeguards and modern corporate parenting approaches. […]

Build confidence in child safety practice - in person, across Queensland Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is bringing its highly regarded Embedding the Child Safe Standards training to Queensland in 2026. Delivered in partnership with PeakCare and IFYS, these practical, evidence-based in-person sessions […]

Build confidence in child safety practice - in person, across Queensland Thanks to the generous support of the Queensland Family and Child Commission, the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) is bringing its highly regarded Embedding the Child Safe Standards training to Queensland in 2026. Delivered in partnership with PeakCare and IFYS, these practical, evidence-based in-person sessions […]