Join us on a journey in understanding the experience for children in care across Australia, as we hear from government and guest speakers, sharing with us about their experience of being in the care system, being on the front line, finding home, delivering insights on research and new approaches to improve outcomes for children and young people.

This two way conversation will allow delegates to ask questions and provide their input into conference recommendations for positive change.

Hear from government including federal and state Community Services Ministers and government department representatives on updates on their commitment to prioritising permanency for children in out of home care across Australia.

Commonwealth government, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria set to share plans and progress and participate in this important event for change.

Join our unparalleled line up of speakers from Australia and beyond – lived experience experts, academics, child welfare thought leaders and practitioners, in the conversation of the year.

Join our Media Ambassadors when they each host a segment of the national conversation, facilitating input from a range of speakers including guests with lived experience, politicians, academics, thought leaders and experts in child welfare.