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New resources available for organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Saturday, 5 June 2021
New Keeping Our Kids Safe resources are available to support organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and communities implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (National Principles) in a culturally safe and relevant way.

Children's Safety in 2021: a message from the National Office for Child Safety

Thursday, 11 March 2021
As we settle back in to the workplace, school and the ‘new normal’ that COVID-19 brings, it is important that we continue to prioritise the safety of children and young people.

New resources are available for children and young people

Wednesday, 23 December 2020
New resources are available to help children and young people understand their right to speak up when they feel unhappy, uncomfortable or unsafe.

Commonwealth Child Safe Framework strengthened

Wednesday, 16 December 2020
The Commonwealth Child Safe Framework has been updated to include additional reporting requirements for Australian Government entities, following a review this year.

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse 2020 Annual Progress Report

Tuesday, 15 December 2020
The Australian Government third Annual Progress Report on implementation of recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is now available.