We work to make sure the voices of our sector are heard. We do this by:
- Pushing for better policies
- Creating opportunities for collaboration, networking, and partnerships
- Representing our sector in government and industry groups
- Talking to political leaders about what’s working, the challenges we face, and how things can improve
- Developing useful advocacy resources
- Promoting early intervention and prevention services
Why Early Intervention Matters
We believe that providing support early can help keep children safe, strengthen families, and build supportive communities. To make this happen, decision-makers need to fund early intervention and prevention services properly. Many reviews recommend shifting more child protection funding towards these services, which leads to better results and long-term cost savings.
A Social Justice Approach
Our work is based on social justice. We recognise that child protection is closely linked to:
- Domestic, family, and sexual violence
- Mental health challenges
- Alcohol and drug use
- Gambling-related harm
- Housing insecurity
We know that systems, policies, and resources must improve to better support vulnerablalised groups, including First Nations communities, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and families with disabilities—especially in rural and remote areas.
Keep up with our latest media releases, submissions, and advocacy work by visiting our dedicated publications page.
