If you believe your child is in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, call emergency services on triple zero – 000.
Under our legislation, we don’t investigate individual children’s and families’ circumstances. If you suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm or neglect, please contact the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.

Sector

Sector

We're working with the sector to build a stronger child protection and family support system. We all have a responsibility to help children thrive.

Statewide and regional over-representation data snapshots

These snapshots display the data associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strat Islander children and young people in the statutory child protection system in Queensland.

The annual release of the snapshots is one method we use to monitor over-representation on both a state and regional level. 

Policy submissions

We provide evidence-based recommendations to inform laws, policies, practices and services.

Child death

We are responsible for a number of functions relating to child deaths in Queensland.

Monitoring and reviewing systems

We are responsible for overseeing the child protection and family support systems in Queensland.

Recent policy submissions

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill Police Powers and Responsibilities Bill Closing the Gap review paper 2 Proposed approach and invitation to engage with the review
View more policy submissions

Recent Publications

Intervention with Parental Agreement Over-representation snapshots Yarning for Change: Listen to My Voice
View more publications

Youth Space

Youth is a dedicated space on this website for young Queensland people to visit, find information, discover stories and find ways to connect with the Commission and other young people.

The space contains:

  • quick links and useful information for children and young people
  • a guide to help children and young people understand the child protection system, with simple, clear explanations
  • information on our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), which was stood up to amplify the perspectives, leadership and voices of Queensland young people.
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