This report presents the findings of consultations held with young people in Australia who have a parent in prison. It highlights a lack of research and resources in this area, finding that many families do not have the support they need. By sharing the experiences of affected children the report seeks to contribute to a...

Australia is failing to implement effective, child rights-based approaches to reform child justice systems. This report investigates opportunities for reform based on evidence and the protection of human rights. It proposes an approach that addresses the social determinants of justice through upstream reform improving child health, learning and wellbeing.

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is responsible for safeguarding the rights of Aboriginal children, families, and communities when they encounter the child protection system. This audit assesses whether DCJ, and five funded, non-government organisations that provide out of home care services, are effectively safeguarding the rights of Aboriginal children in the child...

This two-year project sought to understand the extent to which children and young people, notably those involved with the Australian Capital Territory care and protection system, were being involuntarily detained and treated under the Mental Health Act.

This submission to the Government’s consultation on the Basic Online Safety Expectations in the Online Safety Act highlights suggested enhancements to systems and processes, accountability and transparency, protecting children's best interests, and taking a systemic approach to protecting against hate speech.