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COVID-19 latest information

We provide the following information for the community on the Queensland Government website:

Caring for a child

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Support for victims of abuse

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Announcements and initiatives

Everyone has the right to feel safe at home

DFV resources for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are now available

The resources will help victims, their friends and family know the signs of abuse, where to get help and how to provide support.

Foster and kinship care recruitment

We need more foster carers, like you

Fostering needs people with extraordinary hearts. People just like you. View the stories of real foster carer families and find out how to become one.

Blue card law changes are coming

Changes to the blue card laws take effect on 31 August 2020. These changes will impact exemption card holders as well as blue card holders.

Smoke alarm installation for carers

Approved foster and kinship carers who own their own dwellings can apply for a compliant smoke alarm system to be installed at no cost.

Changing Tracks improving lives

Changing Tracks 2020-2022 continues to set the vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to grow up safe, loved and cared for in family, community and culture.

Stay safe online during COVID-19

There are lots of great ways to stay safe online when you are at home. Visit the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website for a range of tips and advice.

  • Supporting Families, Changing Futures

    The Queensland Government is transforming the state’s child protection and family support system to help families care for their children and make Queensland the safest place in Australia to raise a child.

    Find out more about Supporting Families, Changing Futures

  • End domestic and family violence

    Based on the recommendations of the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, we are leading a 10-year reform program to put an end to domestic and family violence in partnership with the non-government sector, business and the Queensland community.

    Find out more about End domestic and family violence

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