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media release
03 Dec 2020
Toys, gifts, and thrifts – know the risks
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media release
08 Nov 2020
Words of wisdom and strength
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media release
25 Oct 2020
Shining the light on Children’s Rights
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Toys, gifts, and thrifts – know the risks
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...

Words of wisdom and strength
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...

Shining the light on Children’s Rights
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.