1 in 32 kids receive child protection services as new statistics reveal abuse and neglect increases in Australia. Multiple inquiries have identified various factors contributing to the untimely responses of child protection services, resulting in failures. These factors encompass a high demand that overwhelms the front end of child protection services, families being deprived of adequate and timely interventions and an escalating number of children in need of care juxtaposed with a scarcity of suitable placements.

The 7th National Child Protection Forum will be an inclusive and impactful event, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to address child protection challenges in Australia through a focus on collaboration, preventing further harm toward First Nations children and young people and implementing prevention and intervention strategies. This forum aims to generate meaningful discussions, foster partnerships and inspire action to ensure the safety, well-being and positive development of all children and young people.