The Commission will hold public hearings in Toowoomba: Week 1: Monday 16 to Friday 20 February Week 2: Monday 23 to Friday 27 February These hearings will explore the link between the child safety system and the youth justice system, and how the state acts as 'corporate parent', particularly for those children in both systems. […]
As AI becomes more embedded in service delivery, poorly designed or governed systems can unintentionally cause harm or retraumatisation. To support organisations to identify and address these risks, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society has developed the Trauma-Informed AI Assessment Toolkit (TIAKIT) – a FREELY available practical resource that helps organisations reflect on how […]
The language we use with clients has the power to support, heal and empower. But words can also harm and dehumanise individuals. Although this is rarely intentional, research consistently suggests that recipients of health and social support services often feel disempowered, disrespected and excluded. There are increasing calls from disabled people and advocates to challenge […]
Join OPG at 12pm on Thursday, 19 February 2026 for a free webinar to learn how the Office of the Public Guardian's (OPG) Community Visitors support the children and young people in your care. Learn about: How OPG Community Visitors advocate for children’s safety, wellbeing and rights, and why their visits are so important. How […]
NSW Branch Rural & Remote World Social Work Day Event Date: 19 March 2026 Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm AEDT Location: Online via Zoom Description: Join the NSW Branch and come together with fellow rural and remote practitioners from across NSW to share experiences, strengthen connections, and celebrate the vital contribution of social workers in supporting […]
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 […]
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE […]
Children and their families engage with a range of workforces and systems every day, with many playing a role in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. While access to specialist care is important, there are great benefits to expanding opportunities to reach children and families earlier in their journey and to respond to concerns in […]
Are you supporting clients affected by a disaster or severe weather event? Free webinar - What are my client's legal rights after a disaster? Wednesday 25 February 12pm–1:15pm (AEST) Join Legal Aid Queensland's Disaster Relief Director, Paul Holmes, and lawyer Julie Maron for a free webinar exploring common legal issues following disasters, including: insurance claim […]
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 […]
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE […]
Are you a board director of a registered charity looking to lift your governance practice and strengthen your organisation’s impact? Successful scholarship recipients will secure a place in one of six virtual short courses this year, joining a cohort of purpose-driven board directors committed to elevating governance practice across the charitable sector. This world-class, highly-accessible course […]
