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Growing pandemic impacts revealed in new survey of Victoria’s children and young people released today

New Child Safe Standards start in Victoria on 1 July 2022 to better protect children

Urgent action needed as Victoria’s most vulnerable children and young people go absent or missing from residential care at alarming rates

Report calls for ‘re-imagined’ youth justice system to end over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people

COVID-19: survey to check in with children and young people

Principal Commissioner re-appointed for second five-year term

Agreement reached on non-publication of confidential information from Commission report

Commission initiates legal action to prevent the publication of confidential information contained in confidential report

Interviewing children and young people during COVID-19

Empowerment and participation make children safer from abuse: new guide for organisations launched today

We're recruiting for the Commission's Youth Council!

Christmas and New Year's Eve Hours of Operation

New report shows why Budget investment is vital to keep caring beyond state care

Commission’s work for vulnerable children and young people saw heightened focus on oversight and advocacy when pandemic struck

New data shows Reportable Conduct Scheme plays ‘increasingly vital role’ in protecting Victoria’s children and young people from abuse

Children and young people, share your views in our survey!

New findings reveal massive impact of COVID for children and young people in Victoria

National consultation to develop child-friendly complaints resources

If you're a young person, we want to hear from you!

New free Commission webinars

The Commission has launched new free webinars on the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Commission priorities during COVID–19

The Commission wants to hear children and young people’s experiences of changes during COVID–19

Youth organisations to come within the Reportable Conduct Scheme starting 1 May

Keeping children and young people safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic

Support package will help to address heightened risk for Victoria's vulnerable children during pandemic

Commission operations during Coronavirus

Postal arrangements during Coronavirus

Commission postpones events and information sessions, continues oversight and monitoring

Faith summit a step towards a shared commitment to end abuse

New guidance for Community Service Organisations conducting CIMS and RCS investigations

Calling out child abuse for what it is

New laws requiring people in religious ministry to report child abuse

Talking to children about bushfires, and where to get support

Child Safe Standards review released

New help for children to be included in abuse investigations

Limited places available for Reportable Conduct Scheme Investigations Forum

Children and young people speak out about a state care system they say is broken: report

Connection to community and culture vital for Aboriginal children and young people in broken state care system: report

Raise the age of criminal responsibility: Australian and New Zealand Children’s Commissioners and Guardians

Australia and New Zealand Children’s Commissioners and Guardians commend ‘In My Blood It Runs’ Documentary

Lost to suicide, known to child protection

Report on suicides of children and young people known to child protection tabled in Parliament today

New data shows ongoing action needed to protect Victoria’s children and young people from abuse in organisations, report finds

Victorian Aboriginal children’s commissioner backs call for Aboriginal commissioners at state, territory and national levels

Reportable conduct web form upgrades set for Monday

New organisations covered by Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 May 2020

Children's Commissioners and Guardians support new documentary 'In My Blood It Runs'

Statement on National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

Register for our Child Safe Standards Community of Practice on 10 May

Nominations extended for the 2019 Victorian Protecting Children Awards

Statement following coverage of the conviction of Cardinal George Pell

Child Safe Standards review now open for consultation

New organisations covered by Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 January 2019

Children's Commissioners and Guardians meet in Adelaide

Data released in Parliament today shows Reportable Conduct Scheme casting a wide net to report, investigate and prevent child abuse

Serious challenges remain for child protection, despite investment and systemic progress, Commission finds

2018 Victorian Protecting Children Awards announced

Action on Aboriginal cultural rights in youth justice can't wait: report

Ombudsman’s report on Puffing Billy highlights vital role for Child Safe Standards in preventing child sexual abuse

Research forum to spur action to better protect children with a disability

The case for extending care to 21

New Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People

Justin Mohamed has been appointed in this critical position to advance the rights of Aboriginal children in Victoria.

Farewell to a skilled and passionate advocate for Aboriginal children and young people

Inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People Andrew Jackomos ends his term on 31 January 2018.

Inquiry finds systemic barriers prevent children from finding permanent care

A system under strain undermined laws designed to help some of Victoria’s most vulnerable children find permanent homes.