Child abuse and neglect statistics
CFCA Resource Sheet— June 2017
A snapshot of child protection activity in Australia during 2015-16
Child protection legislation
Report - A systems review of individual agency findings following the death of a child
News— 18 April 2017
This QFCC report examines Queensland child death review mechanisms and recommends ways that child services can better protect vulnerable children.
Report - Interim report: Royal Commission into the protection and detention of children in the Northern Territory
News— 4 April 2017
This interim report outlines the actions taken, observations made and future directions planned for the Royal Commission.
Report - Child protection inquiry (NSW)
News— 21 March 2017
The Parliament of New South Wales has released a final report of the NSW child protection inquiry.
News - Reportable conduct scheme (Vic)
News— 27 February 2017
From 1 July 2017, the Commission for Children and Young People will administer a ‘reportable conduct scheme’ in Victoria.
Resource - Finding out about child protection in Queensland
News— 23 February 2017
This Queensland Family and Child Commission resource aims to help the community understand the child protection system in simple and clear language.
Update - When a child is missing (Qld)
News— 21 February 2017
The QFCC has released a supplementary review of the arrangements in place for responding to children missing or "absconding" from out-of-home-care.
Resource - Child protection information kits
News— 20 December 2016
Child protection information kits are now available for both children and parents to help families better understand the child protection system.
Report - Child protection: A fresh start (SA)
News— 2 December 2016
This report from the Government of South Australia responds to findings of the recent Child Protection Systems Royal Commission.
Report - Always was, always will be Koori children
News— 7 November 2016
This report presents findings of a systemic inquiry into services provided to Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care in Victoria.
