What is child abuse and neglect?
CFCA Resource Sheet— September 2018
An overview of child abuse and neglect terminology, including broad definitions of physical abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect and sexual abuse
Child protection legislation
Children's commissioners and guardians
CFCA Resource Sheet— June 2018
Outlines the role and duties of children's commissioners, and how they differ between Australian states and territories
News – Australian Government response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
News— 14 June 2018
The Australian Government has published its response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Pre-employment screening: Working With Children Checks and Police Checks
CFCA Resource Sheet— May 2018
A guide to the various child safety screening programs in each Australian state and territory
Australian child protection legislation
CFCA Resource Sheet— March 2018
A brief overview of child protection legislation across state and territory jurisdictions in Australia
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Report released
Short article— 15 December 2017
A short overview of the final report released by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse on 15 December 2017.
Report—Final report: Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
News— 15 December 2017
This final report comprises 17 volumes and includes a total of 189 new recommendations, with a focus on making institutions safer for children.
Reporting child abuse and neglect: State and territory departments responsible for protecting children
CFCA Resource Sheet— December 2017
Information on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including key contacts in each state and territory
Developments to strengthen systems for child protection across Australia
CFCA Paper No. 44 — November 2017
This paper outlines recent reforms to Australian child protection systems.
Conference - NSW Child Representation Conference
News— 30 October 2017
Event dates: 17-18 November 2017, Terrigal, NSW.
