QATSICPP Statement 29 August 2025 – Sector welcomes the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support review of youth justice contract clauses

NewsBy Clare30/08/2025

Yesterday QATSICPP met with the Queensland Government Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support, alongside the Queensland Council of Social Services (QCOSS) and the Youth Advocacy Centre (YAC), to discuss the recent changes to Youth Justice funded organisations’ contractual requirements regarding media engagement and contact. We acknowledge and respect the concerns raised by our sector and members about…

QATSICPP Submission: Far North Queensland (Child Safety Commission of Inquiry)

NewsBy Clare27/08/2025

QATSICPP welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry’s important work in investigating Far North Queensland and the Torres Straits’ child safety systems, and identifying pathways for future reform. We acknowledge the challenging work of thousands of individuals across the region, from community and government who work to support…

QATSICPP Statement 25 August 2025: Supporting Privacy and Safety – QATSICPP Responds to Recently Introduced Youth Justice Contractual Media Clauses

NewsBy Clare25/08/2025

QATSICPP Statement – 25 August 2025 Supporting Privacy and Safety – QATSICPP Responds to Recently Introduced Youth Justice Contractual Media Clauses The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) acknowledges and commends the dedication, professionalism, and cultural expertise of our member organisations and youth justice funded services across Queensland. As Queensland’s Peak…

2025 QATSICPP Scholarships Intake

NewsBy Clare11/08/2025

Welcome to the 2025 QATSICPP Scholarships Intake Our yearly intake is upon us again and we have 25 scholarships to be awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector staff working with children, young people and families. https://www.qatsicpp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Program-Overview.mp4 Staff can apply to study one of the following courses online at Griffith University: Graduate Certificate in…

QATSICPP Statement 8 August 2025 – QATSICPP appoints Phillip Brooks as new Chief Executive Officer

NewsBy Naomi Englis08/08/2025

QATSICPP Statement 8 August 2025 QATSICPP appoints Phillip Brooks as new Chief Executive Officer The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Phillip Brooks as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1 September 2025. Mr Brooks is a proud descendant of the Bidjara Tribe…

Submission to the QLD Child Protection Commission of Inquiry: Complaints Systems

NewsBy Clare07/08/2025

QATSICPP welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this important review of the effectiveness of current complaints mechanisms, reporting procedures and incident management systems available to those seeking to raise serious safety concerns about children and families involved in the child protection system. As the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection in…