Panel: Children at the Centre: Strengthening Systems of Care and Safeguarding
The National Child & Family Safety Leadership Summit 2026 brings together Australia’s leading voices across child protection, domestic violence, and community services to drive meaningful, system-wide change.
Our featured panel, “Children at the Centre: Strengthening Systems of Care and Safeguarding,” explores how integrated, trauma-informed approaches can better protect children and empower families.
🔍 Why Attend
- Lead Systemic Change
Gain practical insights into strengthening safeguarding frameworks and improving cross-sector collaboration. - Learn from National Leaders
Hear from policymakers, frontline practitioners, and sector innovators shaping the future of child and family safety in Australia. - Real-World Solutions
Discover proven strategies to address domestic and family violence, improve service coordination, and centre children in decision-making. - Build Meaningful Partnerships
Connect with leaders across government, NGOs, and community organisations to drive collective impact. - Stay Ahead of Policy & Practice
Understand emerging trends, reforms, and best practices influencing child protection systems nationwide.
👥 Who Should Be in the Room
This Summit is designed for professionals committed to safeguarding children and strengthening families, including:
- Child protection and family services leaders
- Domestic and family violence practitioners
- Community service organisations and NGOs
- Government policymakers and advisors
- Indigenous and culturally responsive service providers
- Health, education, and justice sector professionals
- Researchers, advocates, and social impact leaders
💡 Who This Summit Is For
If you work in child and family safety, domestic violence, or community services, this Summit is built for you.
Here’s why leaders from across Australia are registering and why you should too:
- You want to put children at the centre of every system and service
- You’re committed to breaking silos and strengthening collaboration
- You’re looking for evidence-based, actionable strategies
- You want to influence policy, practice, and outcomes at scale
🤝 Acknowledgement
Special thanks to our platinum sponsor, Southern Aboriginal Corporation, for their leadership and commitment to strengthening outcomes for children, families, and communities.