Drug-induced mother given 12 years’ prison for strangling eight-year-old son to death
A “drug-induced and psychotic” mother who strangled her eight-year-old son to death after he was returned to her…
Australia’s crumbling childcare safeguards put kids at risk. How can parents make sure they’re safe?
The reality of Australia’s childcare industry has the makings of every parent’s worst nightmare: a system designed to…
State ward was groomed and exploited while in the residential care system
Usually in the 24/7 company of child safety workers, the Christmas party was Tayla’s chance to socialise with…
Paedophile banned, Working with Children Checks mandated for Perth Royal Show exhibitors
Perth Royal Show organisers say a convicted paedophile has been “banned for life” after the ABC revealed he…
Former AEIOU childcare worker Ronelle Peralta sentenced for assault of autistic child at south-east Queensland centre
A childcare worker has been handed a suspended prison sentence for assaulting a non-verbal, autistic child at a…
Authorities aware of concerns about mother’s drug use in months before baby died, coroner finds
Queensland child safety authorities were aware of concerns about a mother’s drug use in the months before her…
Statement from Archbishop Peter A Comensoli
On 7 July, members of the Shia Muslim faith community in Melbourne engaged in a religious procession through…