We reguarly update the media on the work that we do to gain awareness of the importance of creating better outcomes for children and young people in the general population. For more updates on our work with the media, make sure you follow us on social media, as we post regular updates about our work and the stories of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience.
As the Australian consumer peak for children in care, the CREATE Foundation welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into the child safety system. We are deeply
CREATE’s monthly Advocacy Wrap Ups provide regular updates on our latest advocacy for improving the lives of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience. Our Wrap Ups include:
Today, the Honourable Kate Washington MP, Minister for Families and Communities has announced that there are no more children or young people living in alternative care arrangements (ACAs) in New
October 31 – T2A Month to empower QLD teens in out-of-home care
October 8 – CREATE Foundation and Key Assets Australia to host SA’s inaugural Leaving Care Expo
September 2 – Every conversation matters for children and young people in care
July 29 – EOI’s open for EPCS Oversight Group made up of Queensland care leavers
July 15 – CREATE welcomes our new CEO, Imogen Edeson
June 10 – Young people to drive residential care reform in Queensland
May 13 – ‘Family diversity’ in the spotlight on National Families Week
March 21 – Three-day out-of-home care conference opens today in Adelaide
January 17 – CREATE Foundation calls on QLD to cease locking up children in adult watch houses
November 1 – Queensland’s Transition to Adulthood Month Paves the Way for a Brighter Future for Youth in Out-of-Home Care
October 31 – CREATE Farewells Dr Joseph McDowall
October 18 – CREATE’s Statement on the Voice outcome
September 26 – Disturbing Footage out of the Northern Territory Sparks Calls to Protect Kids’ Rights
September 11 – Vulnerable Kids Deserve Better
August 31 – ADULT WATCH HOUSES ARE NO PLACE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SAYS CREATE FOUNDATION
April 26 – We support a First nations Voice to Parliament
April 20 – Being in care must not mean missing out on school – new research announcement
April 18 – Welcome addition to CREATE’s Board
March 29 – March Advocacy Wrap-up
February 27 – January February Advocacy Wrap-up
February 17 – Drop the stigma and embrace our stories instead
December 15 – December Advocacy Wrap-up
November 31 – October November Advocacy Wrap-up
October 25 – Victoria Hour of Power
September 21 – Voices of Children Award
August 17 – NSW New Minister, New Secretary, New Hope?
August 16 – What Evidence On Support To 21 Can New South Wales Government Not See
August 12 – No New South Wales Young Person In Care Should Exit Care To Homelessness
August 01 – No Young Person Should Be Without A Safe Place To Live – Homelessness Week 2022
July 08 – What Does It Take To Demonstrate A Need? NSW – It’s Time to Make It 21!
July 07 – Campaign To Amplify Voice Of Care Leavers New South Wales – It’s Time To Make It 21!
June 22 – New South Wales, It’s Your Turn To Listen Up & Make It 21 For All Care Leavers!
June 08 – Young People Make History In Brisbane Parliament House
May 22 – Albanese Good Start With A Long Way to Go for Kids in Care
New Resource Optimises Practice to Include Children’s Voices in Decision Making
CREATE Applauds Victorian Government’s landmark support to 21
CREATE calls for action to address overrepresentation
CREATE says T2A month is about connecting and supporting young people to get ahead
Pandemic Pressure passes tipping point for young people with a care experience
Young people’s short film celebrates Child Safety Officers in Child Protection Week!
CREATE’s inaugural Best Practice Guide: Child centred complaints handling
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CREATE calls for action to strengthen families and reduce over representation in care
Adoption only part of a robust system
CREATE applauds VIC gov announcement of support for 18 year olds
CREATE calls for six month extension of care and support for at risk young people during COVID-19
Gus from CREATE talks COVID-19 with kids in care under 12
International CARE DAY 2020: CREATE calls for celebration of kids in care!
CREATE calls for real investment to improve outcomes for today’s children in care
CREATE celebrates 20 years and Child Protection Week 2020
New App to help care leavers get “sorted” when leaving care could be a lifesaver
QLD Transition to Adulthood month: CREATE calls for support to 21
CREATE celebrates 20 years and Child Protection Week 2019
Records and story lines – the importance of access to information for young people in care
CREATE calls for sharing information to improve child safety in care
CREATE calls for an end to backwards practice of detaining kids with a care experience
Independent survey reveals SA young people in care need more say in their care plans
New independent survey on experiences of WA children and young people in out-of-home care
CREATE puts forward ongoing concerns around NSW adoption laws
T2i Month in QLD: Transitioning from care to successful independent living
Communities Tasmania launches new framework for children and young people in out-of-home care
National Apology: We need to ensure this is never repeated
Media Release on CREATE’s Hour of Power
CREATE Releases Youth Justice Report
Victorian Labor Government will support young people leaving foster care
Media statement on findings of Tune report
Redress scheme should be for all who suffered
Snap that Stigma event in Wagga Wagga
UK Young people in care shocked at Australia’s leaving care age
Snap that Stigma event in Tamworth
New Resource breaking down barriers for young people with disabilities and care experience
Historic election commitment to extend the age of care to 21 in TAS
Child Abuse Royal Commission: It’s time for accountability and redress
More resources for regional youth voices: new CREATE office in Townsville
Most Australian kids don’t leave home at 18 – why should kids in care have to?
Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission – young people in the care system most forgotten
CREATE applauds dogged persistence in outcomes for children
September 2017 – Response to ‘NSW Government Bid to Protect Privacy of Children in Care’
July 2017 – Response to Recent Criticism of Tasmania’s Child Protection Services in the Media
May 2017 – Budget Ignores Young People Leaving Care says CREATE
November 2016 – Call for Commonwealth Leadership of Care
November 2016 – Commonwealth Leadership to Oversight in Child Protection
November 2016 – CREATE Response to Commonwealth Redress Announcement
October 2016 – November is QLD Transition 2 Independence Month
October 2016 – NSW Briefing Independent evaluation reveals barriers to keeping children safe
September 2016 – Call for Government to commit to external monitoring to keep kids safe
September 2016- New Independent Evaluation Reveals Barriers to Keeping Children Safe
September 2016 – 7 Days Until New Independent Leaving Care Report
August 2016 – CREATE Applauds SA Premier Says Child Safety Trumps Privacy
August 2016 – Announcing New Independent Report on Leaving Out of Home Care
August 2016 – New Training Empowers Young People with a Disability in Care
July 2016 – CREATE Media Release , Less Stigma More Support; Keeping Kids Safe is Priority
July 2016 – CREATE Media Release, Royal Commission Into Youth Detention Response
July 2016- CREATE Media Release, QLD Gov Supports Education for Women
June 2016 – CREATE Media Release, CREATE welcomes NSW budget as steps to major reform
June 2016 – CREATE Media Release, CREATE Design A Better Future For Young People In Care
March 2016 – CREATE Media Release , Local Motorcycle Rally Supporting Kids In Care
December 2015 – CREATE Media Release, CREATE Welcomes Third Action Plan to Keep Children Safe
December 2015 – CREATE Media Release ACT Kids in Care Hearing Our Voices Conference
June 2015 – CREATE Media Release, Queensland children’s advocate nationally recognised
April 2015 – CREATE Media Release, Young People Leaving Care Are Not Alone With Next Step
March 2015 – CREATE Call for Royal Commission to Include Independent Perspective
February 2015 – CREATE Welcomes Royal Commission Focus on Care
January 2015 – CREATE QLD Commitment to Children at Risk Needed in QLD Election
October 2014 – CREATE QLD Transition to Independence Month
September 2014 – CREATE’s Voice Reaching Further Afield
September 2014 – CREATE Chief Executive Awarded Churchill Fellowship
August 2014 – CREATE National Child Protection Week 2014
July 2014 – CREATE Says Detaining Children In Gaol Is Unacceptable
June 2014 – CREATE Says Budget Fails Young People Leaving Care Without Support Networks
June 2014 – CREATE Applauds Newman Gov Promise To Young Care Leavers
May 2014 – CREATE Says No Fair Go In Budget For Care Leavers Needs
May 2014 – CREATE Welcomes VIC Increase In Capacity For Claims Against Predators
April 2014 – NSW Ombudsman Report Into Child Protection
April 2014 – CREATE ACT Easter Party For Kids In Care And Families
March 2014 – CREATE Welcomes AG Report On VIC ResiCare
March 2014 – Abuse Of Kids Whilst In Care Highlights Increased Support Needed
March 2014 – CREATE Urges Focus On Early Intervention To Keep Children And Young People Safe
February 2014 – CREATE States Sexual Abuse Of Children Not A Thing Of The Past
January 2014 – Response To Carer Abuse Of NSW Children And Young People In Care
December 2013 – Power Within Portrait Exhibition Opens VIC 2013
November 2013 – From Strength To Strength Improving The Care System Through Participation
November 2013 – Strength To Strength Conference Success Is Way Forward
November 2013 – CREATE Response To QLD Premier Call For Troubled Teens To Board
September 2013 – Call For Abbott To Lead The Way In Preventing Sexual Abuse Of Children In Care
August 2013 – CPIs Everybody’s Business Especially Gov
August 2013 – Transition to Independent Living Allowance reforms
July 2013 – QLD Inquiry Report Response Child’s Best Interests And Investing In Care The Priorities
June 2013 – Inquiry Report Children Must Be Gov Priority
March 2013 – CREATE Launche National Independent Report
January 2013 – CREATE city2surf Gold Status
January 2013 – New Independent Report Is A Voice For Kids In Care
January 2013 – CREATE Supports Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Sexual Abuse
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