With Christmas around the corner and gift shopping well underway it is a timely reminder for parents and ‘gifters’ alike to keep kids in mind when shopping and know the presents which may pose a threat to small children.

Christmas gifts of all sorts, from the essential to the practical will influx into homes but many people are not aware just how many items pose a severe risk, particularly to children.

Cheryl Vardon, Principal Commissioner of the Queensland Family and Child...

Tiddas Yarning Circle community group from the Townsville region has worked with the community to create a much-needed resource to support conversations about family.

As part of NAIDOC Week 2020, the Garbutt Community Centre’s Tiddas Yarning Circle and Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) are excited to launch the Yarn Up cards, a resource made up of powerful statements and discussion points to support talking about family.

Aunty Florence Onus said 2020 has been a...

Every child deserves the right to grow up in Queensland happy, safe and thriving. Children’s Week recognises the contributions young people make and reflects the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and how these apply to everyday lives.

Children’s Week 2020 is guided by the UNCRC Article 15 – Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their...