Explore how children disclose abuse and why Out of Home Care systems must respond with trauma-informed, child-centred practices.

This study amplifies the voices of young people in therapeutic residential care. It calls for recognitional practices, stronger relationships, and systemic change to support trust, safety, and wellbeing.

This blog reviews research showing Queer youth in out-of-home care face systemic discrimination and mental health challenges, calling for urgent reforms to create more inclusive and affirming care.

When the participants of Left Write Hook walked onto the stage at the International Childhood Trauma Conference, the room erupted into applause.

Children in out-of-home-care are not looking for perfection. They are looking for safety, consistency, and someone who doesn’t give up on them.

Reflections from the International Childhood Trauma Conference: Why hope is a radical act of care in healing childhood trauma and transforming systems.

Early childhood education reform in Australia needs more than fee caps. Explore workforce challenges, safety concerns, and urgent policy change.

Ten years after the Royal Commission’s urgent call for a national WWCC, Australia’s child protection system remains fractured, leaving loopholes that put children at risk. This piece exposes the delays, dangers, and political inertia keeping reform out of reach.

When children or young people pose a serious risk of harm to themselves, how do we respond with care, not control? This article opens a conversation about secure care, safety, and compassion.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Hearts: reflecting on WA Foster and Family Carers Week

The Northern Territory Government’s decision to reintroduce spit hoods in youth detention is a step backwards. These devices don’t create safety—they escalate harm, undermine trust, and make it harder for both young people and youth justice officers to feel safe.

Explore what success looks like in child safeguarding accreditation, and learn how organisations can build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.