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Listening to children and young people’s voices about safety in organisations

25 June 2021

This short article outlines research on children and young people’s hopes and needs when feeling unsafe, with implications for service providers.

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Law enforcement capabilities in relation to child exploitation: Submissions invited

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Challenging myths about culture and violence in migrant and refugee communities

Resources — 29 June 2021

Out of sight: Systemic inquiry into children and young people who are absent or missing from residential care

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Upcoming sector events and conferences

Lessons learned from switching to technology

Webinar — 9 August 2021 — Online

Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum

Conference — 17 August 2021 to 19 August 2021 — Melbourne, Vic

Safety planning for people with animals

Webinar — 18 August 2021 — Online

9th SNAICC National Conference

Conference — 30 August 2021 to 2 September 2021 — Gold Coast, Qld.

Queensland Safe & Together Model Implementation 2-Day Summit

Conference — 2 September 2021 to 3 September 2021 — Online

Self-Care: How to be a sustainable practitioner

Webinar — 7 September 2021 — Online

Family and Domestic Violence Conference: Bringing children and young people into view

Conference — 13 September 2021 to 15 September 2021 — Perth, WA

Indigenous Wellbeing Conference

Conference — 7 October 2021 to 8 October 2021 — Cairns, Qld

Asia Pacific Regional Social Work Conference

Conference — 11 November 2021 to 13 November 2021 — Brisbane, Qld

STOP Domestic Violence Conference 2021

Conference — 1 December 2021 to 3 December 2021 — Gold Coast, Qld.

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