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The first NSW Government Report on progress in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, was released on 10 December 2018.

Two new reforms are strengthening child sexual abuse laws.

The Sector Development Program review online survey is now live. Please take 5 minutes to complete the online survey to have your say. The survey will close on 11 December 2018. Read more about the [...]

This news item acknowledges the work of the NSW DV helpline and aligns with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November

Casework practice tools and services for protecting children and young people and helping families stay together wherever possible.

Phase 1 statewide consultations for the review takes place in November 2018 through face-to-face forums, focus groups, interviews and a survey.

In the wake of the national apology to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, read the reflections of FACS Senior Practitioner Kate Alexander on what it means for contemporary child protection practice

The NSW Government has introduced a landmark child protection Bill into parliament this week to streamline court processes for guardianship and open adoption to ensure a permanent home for every child within two years.

We are pleased to jointly acknowledge the release of the report 'NSW Ombudsman inquiry into the operation of the JIRT Program: The JIRT Partnership – 20 years on' which the NSW Ombudsman tabled in Parliament [...]

Registrations for the Carers NSW Biennial Conference are now open. The conference and the NSW Carers Awards Presentation will be held at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park from Thursday 11 to Friday 12 October 2018.