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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Practicing good hygiene, like washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, can help stop coronavirus from spreading. Find out more.
Stand by us to stop cyberbullying
Young Queenslanders said they want parents and carers to ‘Stand by us’ to navigate cyberbullying together. Get advice and support.
Congratulations to the DFV Prevention Honour Roll inductees
We extend our congratulations to the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll inductees and say thank you for making the prevention of domestic and family violence your business.
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.
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.
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.
Child Protection Act consultation report
Find out what Queenslanders had to say about proposed changes to the Child Protection Act 1999.
Queensland Youth Engagement Charter
The Charter reflects the Queensland Government’s commitment to engage with young people in a genuine and meaningful way.
Supporting Families Changing Futures 2019-2023
View the Supporting Families Changing Futures 2019-2023 5-year whole-of-government strategy for the final stage of the 10-year child and family reform program.
Learn about the National Redress Scheme
People who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse can apply to the National Redress Scheme.
Finding support for DFV is now easier
Queenslanders experiencing or impacted by domestic and family violence can visit the Queensland Government domestic violence online portal as a single point of access for information, services and support.
Storytelling artwork: culture, families and communities
Learn more about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling artwork featured on many of our resources and publications.
Connecting with foster and kinship carers
If you are a foster or kinship carer, browse through our new online information to find all you need to know to help you care for, and provide a safe and healthy environment for, a child or young person who is placed with you.
Changing Queensland’s child protection laws
Legislation changes allow Child Safety to provide information to people who are, or have been in out-of-home care, parents and guardians, the police and interstate child welfare authorities.
- Last reviewed
- 7 June 2018
- Last modified
- 22 September 2020
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