Children and young people with disability experience higher rates of family and domestic violence than their peers without disability. However, the experiences of this cohort are often overlooked in research, policy and practice. In 2025–26, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) and AIFS partnered on the Safety Beyond Barriers: Diverse Family Perspectives on […]
Join for a morning of live-streamed panel discussions, beginning with opening remarks from he Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and hosted by NAPCAN Youth Advocate Darian Brooker and NAPCAN Youth Speak Out member Eliza Tait. Panel 1: Digital literacy as part of a broader ecosystem of supports that keep children safe 9:30 - 10:15 AM AEST […]
This year National Child Protection Week (6 - 12 September 2026) will continue under the theme Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. Conversations can spark new ideas and encourage reflection. But real change happens when those conversations translate into practical steps that create safer environments and stronger support for children and families.
Since 2010, more than 60 government inquiries into child protection and youth justice have produced over 3,000 recommendations. Yet many remain unimplemented, raising a critical question: why do we continue to commission new inquiries when we already have a strong evidence base for reform? This webinar brings together perspectives from across the inquiry and reform […]
As boys and young men search for identity and belonging, online “manosphere” content has moved from niche corners of the internet into mainstream culture, shaping attitudes to gender, relationships and self. There has been growing conversation about the Manosphere over the past year. As young men search for identity and belonging, what was once a […]
Did you know youth crime rates are decreasing in Australia? At the same time, “tough on crime” narratives persist in media and political messaging. Across the country, we’ve seen more punitive policy responses, including tougher penalties, calls to lower the age of criminal responsibility, and increasing numbers of First Nations children in detention despite evidence […]
We recognise the importance of embedding children and young people’s voices in our work, but many organisations are unsure how to do this in ways that are safe, meaningful and appropriate for different ages and stages of development. This webinar explores what genuine participation looks like across childhood, from the early years through to youth […]
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The Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee host FREE MARAM Collaborative Practice Training. Watch this space to see what dates are available to register.
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