Laura Gillett, Author at QATSICPP

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

NewsBy Laura Gillett 30/08/2025

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 Laura Gillett 27/08/2025

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 Laura Gillett 25/08/2025

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 Laura Gillett 11/08/2025

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…

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

NewsBy Laura Gillett 07/08/2025

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…

Child Safety Inquiry: The Knowledge and Vision We Will Bring to the Commission

NewsBy Laura Gillett 23/07/2025

From our conversations with member organisations over the past few weeks QATSICPP has developed a summary of key messages, insights and knowledge we want to share with the Inquiry from its beginning. Acknowledging that QATSICPP and our members will provide further insight and knowledge as the Inquiry runs its course, this Communique outlines some of…

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QATSICPP Workforce Strategy

NewsBy Laura Gillett 20/06/2025

Click here to access the QATSICPP Workforce Strategy that has been finalised, we thank you for your time and contributions during our extensive consultation process. This strategy identifies four Key focus areas for our 10-year vision for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled workforce. This document has been produced in conjunction with Think…

QATSICPP’s Thriving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Initiative: Knowledge Circle Report

Practice ResourcesBy Laura Gillett 12/06/2025

QATSICPP have been supported by the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership to consider the systems approach that underpin improved wellbeing for First Nations children and young people in Queensland. This report outlines the key levers that will make change for children and families and reflects the wisdom gathered from practitioners, educators, Elders and families across the…

MEDIA STATEMENT: Queensland’s Child Protection and Youth Justice Peak Body Acknowledges Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety

AdvocacyBy Laura Gillett 19/05/2025

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) acknowledges the recent announcement of a Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system and thank The Hon Amanda Camm, Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, for her leadership and…

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