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Understanding a child’s human rights

As a foster or kinship carer, it's important to consider a child's human rights when making decisions about their care. There are 23 human rights.

Foster and Kinship Carer Week 16 to 23 May

We’re saying thank you to more than 5,500 Queensland foster and kinship carers for their dedication and commitment.

Statement of Commitment to foster and kinship carers

This Statement outlines the collective commitment between the Queensland Government, peaks and service partners, and foster and kinship carers to provide care for children and young people.

Connect to the right services

Contact Family and Child Connect to get your parenting journey back on track.

National Redress Scheme

New videos explaining the National Redress Scheme, how to access support and how to apply for redress are now available for sharing.

Breakthrough for Families

This program for family members and friends of people affected by ice and other drugs will provide accessible education, advice, strategies and connection to support services.

Elder abuse happens. Help is available to make it stop.

During the pandemic, we need to be more alert than ever to elder abuse. If you suspect an older person in your life is being abused, call the Elder Abuse Helpline.

Domestic and family violence portal

Queenslanders experiencing or impacted by domestic and family violence can visit the Queensland Government domestic violence online portal as a single point of access for information, services and support.