The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
A/ Executive Director, Community
Youth Justice and Child Protection
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Team Leader – Crossover Care Team
Department Territories, Families Housing and Communities
Chief Executive Officer
Bungree Aboriginal Association
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer
Bungree Aboriginal Association
Panellists:
Executive Officer
Koori Youth Council
Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
First Nations Community Member, Townsville & Proud Bindal, Birri, Goreng-Goreng and Wakka-Wakka descendant
Chief Executive Officer
54 Reasons
Queensland Director
54 Reasons
This interactive workshop will equip attendees with the practical skills to safely respond to the vulnerabilities of children and young people. It
will also provide strategies for services providers to process vicarious trauma
Trish Connolly
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Chief Executive Officer
Boys to the Bush
National Coordinator
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
Project Manager
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
President
NAPCAN
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki 
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Boys to the Bush
Senior Education Advisor
eSafety Commissioner
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
An address from the Department of Youth Justice Queensland
Director-General
Department of Youth Justice Queensland
A/Assistant Police Commissioner Youth Crime Taskforce
Queensland Police
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Panellists:
Youth voices with lived experience
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ 
Moderator:
Youth Project Officer and Chair NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Panellists:
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Mindbubbles
Programs Manager
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal
Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Moderator:
Director-Family Violence and Director-Access, Equity and Inclusion
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Panellists:
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Court Children’s Service
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
National Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Senior Court Child Expert
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Paediatrician-Vulnerable
Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Chief Executive Officer
Relationships South Australia
Practice Manager Family Led Decision Making
Relationships South Australia
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Founder
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Lead Coach and Mentor
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Executive Director
Justice Reform Initiative
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.
President
NAPCAN
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Boys to the Bush
Senior Education Advisor
eSafety Commissioner
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Moderator:
Youth Project Officer and Chair NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Panellists:
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Mindbubbles
Programs Manager
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal
Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Moderator:
Director-Family Violence and Director-Access, Equity and Inclusion
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Panellists:
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Court Children’s Service
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
National Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Senior Court Child Expert
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Paediatrician-Vulnerable
Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Chief Executive Officer
Relationships South Australia
Practice Manager Family Led Decision Making
Relationships South Australia
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
An address from the Department of Youth Justice Queensland
Director-General
Department of Youth Justice Queensland
A/Assistant Police Commissioner Youth Crime Taskforce
Queensland Police
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Panellists:
Youth voices with lived experience
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Founder
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Lead Coach and Mentor
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Executive Director
Justice Reform Initiative
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Program Manager
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Legal Director
Human Rights Law Centre
Principal Lawyer
James Muirhead Chambers
Adolescent & Young Adult Consultant
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Social Worker
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Leader Research and Development
The Arches Foundation
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Unpacking the findings and recommendations from Ali’s fellowship journey, which focuses on how to elevate child protection practice, support recruitment, and enhance worker wellbeing
Examining the negative impact media attention has on choosing child protection as a vocation and the value of purposeful recruitment to child protection through a focus on values-based recruitment
Exploring the importance of conceptualising worker wellbeing and safety far beyond physical safety to concepts of ‘stress’ and ‘resilience’
Churchill Fellow
Director of Capability Development Community Services Directoratev, ACT
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare Victoria
New South Wales Children’s Guardian
New South Wales Office of the Childrenʼs Guardian
Senior Research Fellow
Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous
Education and Research (JIIER)
Manager of Youth Services
JTownsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Chairperson
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Practice Leader – Family Wellbeing Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist Bond University
PhD, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS, MACPA
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Paediatrician-Vulnerable Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Prince Charles Hospital
Child and Family Practitioner – Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
Act for Kids
Team Leader, Safe Families
Act for Kids
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Executive Director of Youth Justice Operations
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
Assistant Director – Youth
Legal Aid Queensland
Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Manager – Community Justice Programs
Jesuit Social Services
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Team Leader – Youth Justice Programs
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Executive Leader
Children and Families, Barnardos Australia
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Principal Managing Lawyer
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Balit Ngulu
Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Lawyer – Balit Ngulu
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Program Manager
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Executive Leader Research and Development
The Arches Foundation
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Unpacking the findings and recommendations from Ali’s fellowship journey, which focuses on how to elevate child protection practice, support recruitment, and enhance worker wellbeing
Examining the negative impact media attention has on choosing child protection as a vocation and the value of purposeful recruitment to child protection through a focus on values-based recruitment
Exploring the importance of conceptualising worker wellbeing and safety far beyond physical safety to concepts of ‘stress’ and ‘resilience’
Churchill Fellow
Director of Capability Development Community Services Directoratev, ACT
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare Victoria
New South Wales Children’s Guardian
New South Wales Office of the Childrenʼs Guardian
Senior Research Fellow
Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous
Education and Research (JIIER)
Manager of Youth Services
JTownsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Chairperson
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Practice Leader – Family Wellbeing Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist Bond University
PhD, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS, MACPA
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Paediatrician-Vulnerable Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Prince Charles Hospital
Child and Family Practitioner – Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
Act for Kids
Team Leader, Safe Families
Act for Kids
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Executive Leader
Children and Families, Barnardos Australia
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Legal Director
Human Rights Law Centre
Principal Lawyer
James Muirhead Chambers
Adolescent & Young Adult Consultant
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Social Worker
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Executive Director of Youth Justice Operations
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
Assistant Director – Youth
Legal Aid Queensland
Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Manager – Community Justice Programs
Jesuit Social Services
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Team Leader – Youth Justice Programs
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Principal Managing Lawyer
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Balit Ngulu
Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Lawyer – Balit Ngulu
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Co-designing is often difficult due to the power imbalances, limited resources and cultural differences that can hinder genuine collaboration. Building trust and meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders requires time and sustained commitment, often constrained by competing priorities and funding.
Delegates of this interactive workshop will gain the tools and knowledge to begin the journey towards their own co-designed frameworks.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Cultural Advisor Operations Manager
Kinship Connections Aboriginal Corporation
Implementing trauma informed practices in child protection is challenging due to the complexity of trauma and its effects. There may also be a lack of awareness among professionals regarding principles and approaches to trauma-informed care.
This workshop will equip delegates with practical tools and strategies to develop and implement trauma-informed practices within their own organisations.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Chief Executive Officer
Spirit Dreaming
Restorative practices help to combat youth crime and recidivism by developing comprehensive support systems within communities.
This collaborative approach engages diverse stakeholders – youth, schools, government agencies, police, community organisations, local business and support services – to provide tailored strategies for reconciliation and rehabilitation.
This practical workshop will demonstrate some of the evidence-based methods for facilitating participant collaboration and building community relationships that are outlined in David and Alikki’s recent book Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice.
The workshop will benefit people working in government agencies, police and legal services, schools, and community services
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Vice President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Indigenous and community organisations encounter obstacles in accessing funding, grappling with intricate and expensive application processes. Compounded by limited resources, the shortage of manpower for reporting and grant applications perpetuates this systemic issue. Though finances aren’t the root cause of youth justice challenges, they are pivotal in furnishing essential support and improving outcomes for young people, communities and families.
This practical workshop will provide participants with the expertise to streamline grant writing processes, thus minimising the manpower required for applications. Through skill development, the workshop offers pragmatic solutions to the hurdles faced in accessing and applying for funds, facilitating greater efficiency and effectiveness in resource allocation.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Director
Leaning in Consultancy
Lead Facilitator
Including Us
The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
A/ Executive Director, Community
Youth Justice and Child Protection
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Team Leader – Crossover Care Team
Department Territories, Families Housing and Communities
Chief Executive Officer
Bungree Aboriginal Association
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer
Bungree Aboriginal Association
Panellists:
Executive Officer
Koori Youth Council
Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
First Nations Community Member, Townsville & Proud Bindal, Birri, Goreng-Goreng and Wakka-Wakka descendant
Chief Executive Officer
54 Reasons
Queensland Director
54 Reasons
This interactive workshop will equip attendees with the practical skills to safely respond to the vulnerabilities of children and young people. It
will also provide strategies for services providers to process vicarious trauma
Trish Connolly
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Chief Executive Officer
Boys to the Bush
National Coordinator
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
Project Manager
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
President
NAPCAN
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Boys to the Bush
Senior Education Advisor
eSafety Commissioner
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
An address from the Department of Youth Justice Queensland
Director-General
Department of Youth Justice Queensland
A/Assistant Police Commissioner Youth Crime Taskforce
Queensland Police
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Panellists:
Youth voices with lived experience
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Moderator:
Youth Project Officer and Chair NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Panellists:
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Mindbubbles
Programs Manager
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal
Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Moderator:
Director-Family Violence and Director-Access, Equity and Inclusion
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Panellists:
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Court Children’s Service
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
National Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Senior Court Child Expert
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Paediatrician-Vulnerable
Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Chief Executive Officer
Relationships South Australia
Practice Manager Family Led Decision Making
Relationships South Australia
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Founder
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Lead Coach and Mentor
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Executive Director
Justice Reform Initiative
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.
President
NAPCAN
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
Director of Child Protection Litigation
Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Boys to the Bush
Senior Education Advisor
eSafety Commissioner
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury – NZ
Moderator:
Youth Project Officer and Chair NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Panellists:
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Mindbubbles
Programs Manager
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal
Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Moderator:
Director-Family Violence and Director-Access, Equity and Inclusion
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Panellists:
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Court Children’s Service
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
National Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – National Registrar
Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Senior Court Child Expert
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Paediatrician-Vulnerable
Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Chief Executive Officer
Relationships South Australia
Practice Manager Family Led Decision Making
Relationships South Australia
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
An address from the Department of Youth Justice Queensland
Director-General
Department of Youth Justice Queensland
A/Assistant Police Commissioner Youth Crime Taskforce
Queensland Police
Moderator:
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Panellists:
Youth voices with lived experience
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Founder
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Lead Coach and Mentor
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Director
Beyond the Pale
Indigenous Corporation
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
Executive Director
Justice Reform Initiative
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Program Manager
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Legal Director
Human Rights Law Centre
Principal Lawyer
James Muirhead Chambers
Adolescent & Young Adult Consultant
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Social Worker
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Leader Research and Development
The Arches Foundation
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Unpacking the findings and recommendations from Ali’s fellowship journey, which focuses on how to elevate child protection practice, support recruitment, and enhance worker wellbeing
Examining the negative impact media attention has on choosing child protection as a vocation and the value of purposeful recruitment to child protection through a focus on values-based recruitment
Exploring the importance of conceptualising worker wellbeing and safety far beyond physical safety to concepts of ‘stress’ and ‘resilience’
Churchill Fellow
Director of Capability Development Community Services Directoratev, ACT
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare Victoria
New South Wales Children’s Guardian
New South Wales Office of the Childrenʼs Guardian
Senior Research Fellow
Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous
Education and Research (JIIER)
Manager of Youth Services
JTownsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Chairperson
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Practice Leader – Family Wellbeing Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist Bond University
PhD, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS, MACPA
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Paediatrician-Vulnerable Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Prince Charles Hospital
Child and Family Practitioner – Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
Act for Kids
Team Leader, Safe Families
Act for Kids
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Executive Director of Youth Justice Operations
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
Assistant Director – Youth
Legal Aid Queensland
Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Manager – Community Justice Programs
Jesuit Social Services
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Team Leader – Youth Justice Programs
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Executive Leader
Children and Families, Barnardos Australia
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Principal Managing Lawyer
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Balit Ngulu
Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Lawyer – Balit Ngulu
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Program Manager
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Executive Leader Research and Development
The Arches Foundation
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Unpacking the findings and recommendations from Ali’s fellowship journey, which focuses on how to elevate child protection practice, support recruitment, and enhance worker wellbeing
Examining the negative impact media attention has on choosing child protection as a vocation and the value of purposeful recruitment to child protection through a focus on values-based recruitment
Exploring the importance of conceptualising worker wellbeing and safety far beyond physical safety to concepts of ‘stress’ and ‘resilience’
Churchill Fellow
Director of Capability Development Community Services Directoratev, ACT
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare Victoria
New South Wales Children’s Guardian
New South Wales Office of the Childrenʼs Guardian
Senior Research Fellow
Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous
Education and Research (JIIER)
Manager of Youth Services
JTownsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Chairperson
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Practice Leader – Family Wellbeing Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist Bond University
PhD, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS, MACPA
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Paediatrician-Vulnerable Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children’s Hospital
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Prince Charles Hospital
Child and Family Practitioner – Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
Act for Kids
Team Leader, Safe Families
Act for Kids
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Executive Leader
Children and Families, Barnardos Australia
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Legal Director
Human Rights Law Centre
Principal Lawyer
James Muirhead Chambers
Adolescent & Young Adult Consultant
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Social Worker
Mater Young Adult Health Centre – Clarence Street
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Executive Director – Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Executive Director of Youth Justice Operations
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
The Guardian
Office of the Children and Young People South Australia
Assistant Director – Youth
Legal Aid Queensland
Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Manager – Community Justice Programs
Jesuit Social Services
In this interactive session, attendees will get the opportunity to connect and share their own experiences with the audience
Chief Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Team Leader – Youth Justice Programs
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
In this calming session you will be guided through breathing methods and tranquil imagery to relax your body and mind and help refresh your thoughts and feel safe and protected in the environment you are in.
Principal Managing Lawyer
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Balit Ngulu
Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Lawyer – Balit Ngulu
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Fearless Towards Success
Co-designing is often difficult due to the power imbalances, limited resources and cultural differences that can hinder genuine collaboration. Building trust and meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders requires time and sustained commitment, often constrained by competing priorities and funding.
Delegates of this interactive workshop will gain the tools and knowledge to begin the journey towards their own co-designed frameworks.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Cultural Advisor Operations Manager
Kinship Connections Aboriginal Corporation
Implementing trauma informed practices in child protection is challenging due to the complexity of trauma and its effects. There may also be a lack of awareness among professionals regarding principles and approaches to trauma-informed care.
This workshop will equip delegates with practical tools and strategies to develop and implement trauma-informed practices within their own organisations.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Chief Executive Officer
Spirit Dreaming
Restorative practices help to combat youth crime and recidivism by developing comprehensive support systems within communities.
This collaborative approach engages diverse stakeholders – youth, schools, government agencies, police, community organisations, local business and support services – to provide tailored strategies for reconciliation and rehabilitation.
This practical workshop will demonstrate some of the evidence-based methods for facilitating participant collaboration and building community relationships that are outlined in David and Alikki’s recent book Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice.
The workshop will benefit people working in government agencies, police and legal services, schools, and community services
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Vice President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Indigenous and community organisations encounter obstacles in accessing funding, grappling with intricate and expensive application processes. Compounded by limited resources, the shortage of manpower for reporting and grant applications perpetuates this systemic issue. Though finances aren’t the root cause of youth justice challenges, they are pivotal in furnishing essential support and improving outcomes for young people, communities and families.
This practical workshop will provide participants with the expertise to streamline grant writing processes, thus minimising the manpower required for applications. Through skill development, the workshop offers pragmatic solutions to the hurdles faced in accessing and applying for funds, facilitating greater efficiency and effectiveness in resource allocation.
Attend this practical workshop and learn how to:
Director
Leaning in Consultancy
Lead Facilitator
Including Us
We’re in the process of bringing together the best of the best for the 8th National Child Protection Forum for 2025 agenda.
Be the first to hear about the latest updates by registering your interest on the link below as Child Protection Forum returns bigger & better with a fresh new look and dynamic line up of local and international speakers in 2025.
