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.

QFCC Annual Report 2021 - 22

The Queensland Family and Child Commission Annual Report 2021-22 provides information about the Commission's achievements, governance arrangements, strategic objectives, financial and non-financial performance

Policy

We produce research summaries, run research forums and we also make recommendations about 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 Policies

Mental Health Select Committee inquiry Child Safety Strategy Paper Inquiry into imprisonment and recidivism
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Recent Publications

Information kits and practice resources Taking lives - A Queensland study on parents who kill their children A study of indicators of red flags for fatal child assault and neglect in Queensland
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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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