Latest Department of Communities and Justice News

North Sydney Mayor, Women’s Safety Commissioner, lower north shore councils and community leaders stand against domestic and family violence
Cybercrime detectives investigating data breach – Strike Force Pardey
Hawkesbury Youth Fest Set For 11 April 2025
Aboriginal Community Safety Grants Program | Communities and Justice
Claim farming ban: Union welcomes Bill to end predatory practice against innocent teachers
March 2025: Findings and recommendations from the Targeted Earlier Intervention program evaluation | Communities and Justice
Cultural diversity in NSW celebrated at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner
Understanding of coercive control increases in community
Police Charge Two After Pursuit At Lake Illawarra
Lismore Seniors Festival – Time To Shine
February 2025: Safe, protected, connected: Applying Aboriginal understandings of permanency and attachment in practice | Communities and Justice
Union condemns “claim farmers” for sexual abuse scam against innocent teachers
Seven charged as detectives uncover fraudulent sexual abuse compensation claims in scheme worth more than $1 billion
New laws strengthen penalties for antisemitism, boost protection for people attending places of worship
Proposed laws to prohibit claim farming | Communities and Justice
Construction begins on new Port Stephens refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence
Applications For ClubGRANTS Funding Open This Weekend
Traffic offender intervention program | Communities and Justice
Benefits of upfront grant funding | Communities and Justice
Major review released: NSW Government’s roadmap to reform foster care
Coronial Inquest Into Bridgette “Biddy” Porter’s Death Granted
November 2024: Navigating grief and loss: The impact of placement transitions on foster families | Communities and Justice
The 2024 Premier’s Awards celebrate public service excellence
NSW Youth Summit: Young People Shaping Future Of NSW
New Commissioner Appointed To Lead NSW SES
$21 million for alcohol and drug services in Northern NSW, as Drug Summit begins in Lismore
GARDENING IS HELPING TO HEAL VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ACROSS NSW, NEW STUDY SHOWS
Child protection caseworkers and government sign historic deal
Review of Model Defamation Provisions – Stage 2 Discussion Paper | Communities and Justice
Minns Government must ban vulnerable kids from costly out-of-home-care arrangements and beef up foster parent system in light of damning report
Restoring Trust In Corrective Services NSW
Minister Puts Child Protection Profiteers On Notice
NSW Government to ban the use of Alternative Care Arrangements for vulnerable children
20,000 Voices Strong: Justice for Biddy Porter Advances to NSW Parliament Debate
Boardroom Conversations With Jane Spring
Community Groups Benefit From ClubGRANTS Program 22 August
Tech Help For First Nations Seniors
Expert report supports need for child protection reforms
Council Secures Grant for New Adult Changing Places Facility
Homelessness Week to advocate for everyone’s right to a safe place to call home
Council decides on future of families, ageing and disability services
Legal Aid NSW Is Coming To Wentworth Shire: 2
NSW SES Hosts Southern Zone Leadership Workshop
NSW Government to end registrars making bail decisions, brings more magistrates on board
Auditor General’s report on child protection confirms system in crisis
$111.8 Million To Support Community Mental Health
Inspirational Leader – Susie Skof’s Story
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK HIGHLIGHTING MEMBER – SUSIE SKOF