Latest Department of Communities and Justice News

Community Services Ministers’ Meeting 17 July
Call out for foster carers across the Illawarra and South Coast
Victims notified, Local Contact Point established in Sydney childcare worker investigation
First sod turned for Bourke’s new Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
NSW Government appoints first independent Victims of Crime Commissioner
Minister Must Explain Failures After Wyong Child Death
Fun New Scavenger Hunt Launches In Shoal Bay
Sydney man jailed for producing child abuse material at six out-of-school hours care services
Young People Bring Their Vision To Life Through Art
Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation
Local Youth Invited To Be Part Of Mosaic Mural Project
Police Update: Structure Fire – Mayfield
Nearly $30 million to expand program bringing families safely together
$5 Million Boost To Help Drive Down Youth Crime
Funding Received To Deliver Projects Across Camden
Emergency foster carers receive first boost to crisis payment in over 20 years
Historic support for Aboriginal families in landmark $350 million child protection reform
$1 million national project to improve responses to child sexual behaviour concerns
Safer, More Secure Youth Justice Centres
NSW opposition condemns another child protection failure as hundreds of children in care miss school
New signs honour Kiama’s rich Aboriginal cultural heritage
Man charged with traffic offences after child allegedly detected driving – Mount Lambie
Call across the Hunter for more foster carers for local kids
$5 Million Nowra Workplace Hub Boost To South Coast
Additional supports for Ballina families with new Community Service Centre
Free Life Skills Youth Workshops Return For 2026
Accountability and transparency: historic reforms to foster care
PSA backs foster care overhaul restoring accountability to child protection system
28 minutes agoFinancial Crimes Squad charge additional man over fraudulent sexual abuse claims
Over $13 million invested to ease education costs for social housing students
Call Out On Central Coast To Change Child’s Life
NSW Chief Justice a powerful voice for better court infrastructure
Empowering First Nations girls through cultural connection and education in New England and Mid-North Coast Communities
New Children’s Guardian Appointed
Cyber Challenge Is Serious Business
Sexual Consent Reforms Review | Communities And Justice
NSW Government Releases New Disability Inclusion Plan
New resources to address abuse of older women and women with disability
Foster Care Recruitment Campaign Launched
Fifth Waratah Care Cottage Opens Its Doors To Siblings In Need
Lived Experience Engagement | Communities And Justice
Central Coast’s brand new one-stop-shop for frontline community and housing services
NSW Government passes legislation to create independent advocate for victim survivors of crime
Youth-led project to encourage connection launches in Port Stephens
Master Illusionist Brings Timeless Magic To Cessnock Library
Chatswood’s First Changing Places Facility Supports Inclusive Access
Recognising Vital Role And Challenges Of First Nations Carers
Targeted Youth-crime Campaign Results Encourage