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OzChild proudly joined Families Australia, foster carers, children and young people with care experience, and Federal Parliamentarians at Parliament House for the re-launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Foster Carers and Children in Foster Care.
Families Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Lisa J. Griffiths as its new Chair of the Board, following the transition of outgoing Chair Deb Tsorbaris to the role of Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner.
OzChild proudly honours three extraordinary carers – Hayden and Rachael Jones, and Talei Kavapalu – as joint recipients of the 2025 JC Butler Award
Some stories of care and commitment quietly unfold over years, leaving a legacy that touches countless lives. The story of Cheryl Anderson is a perfect example, a journey marked by…
Foster Care Week is celebrated in Victoria and the ACT from 14-20 September. Every 49 minutes, a child in Australia enters foster care. In that moment, their world changes, and…
Every year, OzChild honours the legacy of Elizabeth Tudor, a woman whose quiet determination and compassion changed countless lives, by recognising a foster carer who embodies her spirit. This year,…
OzChild volunteer and soon to be centenarian, Aubrey (Aub) Gamble has led an exciting and fulfilling life that includes a quarter of a century of volunteer work.
Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer, OzChild Every child deserves a safe, loving home – and we know how to make that happen. This National Child Protection Week, let’s…
OzChild is thrilled to share a milestone for Australia’s child welfare sector with the appointment of the first Australia‑based Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) Consultant. This role is the result…
Two years ago, OzChild was honoured to be recognised under the Vice-Regal Patronage of the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC. While time has passed…
We’re incredibly proud to share that OzChild’s Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) team has been named a 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Award finalist, nominated for the Robin Clark…
NAIDOC Week gives us all the opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the strength, culture and enduring legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, “The Next…
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