Report tells the story of 422 child deaths in Queensland
11 March 2025
New data released by the QFCC reveals 422 children and young people aged 0 to 17 years died in 2023–2024, a decrease from 448 in the previous year.
International Women’s Day 2025
7 March 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have long been at the forefront of human rights advocacy, shouldering the weight of both historical injustice and ongoing systemic discrimination while continuing to fight for justice, equity, and self-determination.
Board’s Annual Report challenges system’s role as a parent
11 February 2025
The annual report provides insights into the system responses in the 70 child death cases considered this year.
6 ways you can prepare your organisation to become child safe
30 January 2025
A Child Safe Organisation is one that creates a culture, adopts strategies and takes action to promote child wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.
Review launched into Blue Card Child Protection System
21 January 2025
The Queensland Government has announced its review into System Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
QFCC Principal Commissioner reappointed
20 December 2024
Luke Twyford has been reappointed as Principal Commissioner of the Queensland Family and Child Commission. The QFCC Commissioner will continue in the role for a further three years.
Roadmap fails to reform residential care
13 December 2024
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) says the government’s Residential Care Roadmap has failed to meet its objectives and has not delivered vital reform needed to improve the lives of Queensland children.
Home education data shows room for improvement in child safety
10 December 2024
QFCC has identified improvements needed to better assess the safety of children who are registered for home education.
Child car seats safety in the spotlight these holidays
4 December 2024
Data released by the QFCC ahead of the holiday period reveals more than a quarter of children who died were not using any type of restraint, including an adult seatbelt.
Welcoming child safety reforms in Queensland
11 September 2024
Queensland Parliament today passed the Child Safe Organisations Bill 2024 and amendments to the Blue Card scheme, marking a significant moment for child safety in Queensland.
An Independent Queensland Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
26 July 2024
STATEMENT FROM QFCC PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER LUKE TWYFORD
Every child in Queensland deserves to be loved, respected and have their rights upheld.
Young, Black and Proud scholarships launch for 2024
24 July 2024
Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have the potential to reach their full potential in their chosen field through the support of the Young, Black and Proud scholarship program.
Child Safe Organisation Bill 2024 - Principal Commissioner Luke Twyford statement
19 July 2024
QFCC Principal Commissioner Luke Twyford's opening statement before the Community Support and Services Committee about the Child Safe Organisations Bill 2024
Young people reveal solutions to reduce reoffending
21 June 2024
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) has completed a report that captures the views of young Queenslanders about the influences that increase their likelihood of reoffending after being released from detention.
QFCC welcomes proposed child safety and Blue Card reform
13 June 2024
The QFCC welcomes the introduction of legislation into Queensland Parliament that aims to better protect Queensland children from harm.
I am sorry
28 May 2024
This National Reconciliation Week, our colleague reflects on what it means to be part of the colonisation of this country.
Establishing a Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's Commissioner
1 May 2024
JOINT STATEMENT FROM QFCC COMMISSIONERS NATALIE LEWIS AND LUKE TWYFORD
QFCC releases response to residential care roadmap
29 April 2024
The QFCC supports the roadmap and has provided its expectations on the actions it says are needed to successfully reform the residential care system.
Young Queenslanders voice views on key issues at Youth Summit
8 April 2024
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) is hosting a Youth Summit on 10 and 11 April in Brisbane during Queensland Youth Week (7–13 April 2024).
Principle Focus brings accountability, transparency in monitoring over-representation
19 March 2024
Our greatest challenge and contemporary injustice is the disproportionate...
Five priority areas identified for systemic child death reform
15 March 2024
The Child Death Review Board’s Annual Report 2022–23 has been released, providing insights into the 60 cases reviewed this year.
New data shows a decline in preventable child deaths
14 March 2024
The Queensland child death annual report has been released, providing insights into the tragic deaths of 446 children and young people in 2022–23.
Sepsis going undetected among Queensland children
2 March 2024
Sepsis is the biggest single cause of preventable death of children in Queensland.
What’s it like ‘Growing Up in Queensland’?
28 February 2024
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) has released Growing Up in Queensland, a comprehensive report telling the story of child....
Appointment of a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
14 February 2024
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE
Accountability and transparency key to watch house solution
12 December 2023
A Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) review of the state’s increasing use of watch houses to detain children...
QFCC calls for reform to kinship carer assessment
1 November 2023
The Queensland Family and Child Commission calls for reform to remove barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kin caring for their family members.
New members appointed to the Child Death Review Board
19 September 2023
Four new members have been appointed to Queensland’s Child Death Review Board...
Fresh look at child deaths reveals key themes
13 September 2023
The QFCC has found key themes in the lives of 30 children who were known to the child protection system and have died.
First Nations Children's Report
12 September 2023
We have launched the inaugural First Nations Children’s Report. The online report showcases the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families who are thriving.
Youth suicide in Queensland continues to concern
8 September 2023
We have released new data ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness about youth suicide.
Landmark report reviews children’s rights in Queensland
21 August 2023
The state of children’s rights in Queensland has been detailed for the first time in a new report released by the QFCC.
Empowering the Next Generation: Building a Better Tomorrow
14 July 2023
Written by a 12-year-old Queenslander.
Have you ever wondered what the world will look like in the future?
An issue that concerns me
14 July 2023
Written by a 10-year-old Queenslander.
I’m concerned that not all kids are treated fairly, because sometimes, adults treat all kids the same way and assume that we all get what we need.
Drive for Youth Advocates comes to Cairns
23 March 20223
Young Queenslanders wanting to raise their voices and create change in their communities are invited to apply to become a Youth Advocate with the....
Queensland watch houses under review
17 February 2023
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) has initiated a systemic review of the drivers that cause children to enter and remain in Queensland...
Correcting the record on Indigenous child sexual abuse
21 April 2023
The QFCC supports calls from SNAICC and the Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner for an evidence-based discussion around the sexual abuse...
