Our work is driven by the voices of our sector and focused on achieving meaningful, systemic change.
We do this by:
- Campaigning for systemic reform to reduce the overrepresentation of First Nations children and young people in the child protection system
- Prioritising the voice of our sector through impactful submissions, position papers, and evidence-informed advocacy
- Engaging with decision-makers to lobby for improved policies, practices, and funding that support early intervention and prevention
- Promoting the value and impact of early intervention and prevention services across the community
Why Early Intervention Matters
We believe that providing support early can help keep children safe, strengthen families, and build supportive communities. To make this vision a reality, early intervention and prevention services must be properly funded and prioritised.
Independent reviews consistently recommend shifting more child protection funding towards early support. This approach delivers better outcomes and long-term savings for families, communities, and government.
A Social Justice Approach
Our advocacy is grounded in social justice. We recognise that child protection cannot be separated from the broader systems and challenges that families face, including:
- Domestic, family, and sexual violence
- Mental health challenges
- Alcohol and drug use
- Gambling-related harm
- Housing insecurity
We focus and advocate for systems and policies that recognise and build on the strengths, knowledge, and leadership of First Nations families, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those living in rural and remote areas.
Campaigns we support
We stand with campaigns that promote safety and stronger families and communities for children and young people across NSW:
- Fair Treatment – calling for compassionate, health-based responses to drug use
- Put Pokies in Their Place – advocating for safer gambling environments
- End Child Poverty – pushing for action to reduce child poverty in Australia
- Raise the Age NSW – working to change laws so children under 14 aren’t imprisoned
Keep up with our latest media releases, submissions, and advocacy work by visiting our dedicated publications page.
