News and updates

Celebrate Disability Action Week from 25 November to 2 December 2023

This year’s theme, Access ignites: it’s good business focuses on increasing employment and economic participation of people with disability. Register now for the free webinar, on Friday 1 December, hosted by the Queenslanders with Disability Network.

My life in care survey

Last chance to have their say!

This is the last chance for children and young people aged 5–18 to tell us about their lives in care.

Survey closes 30 November.

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 you can become one.

Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022

View the latest reforms giving greater say for young people in care.

Do you have a human rights complaint?

We have a responsibility to respect and protect the human rights of children and young people we work with. If you feel we’ve made a decision that affects your human rights, you can make a complaint.

Helping families bounce back from tough times

When things aren't going to plan, Family and Child Connect can put you in touch with all the support you need to get life moving in the right direction again.

Connecting with foster and kinship carers

If you are a foster or kinship carer, browse through our 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.