Caring for children and caring for the planet are inextricably linked
Caring for children and caring for the planet are inextricably linked According to Adrián Cerezo, Senior Fellow at Capita, a think-tank focused on children and families, who recently addressed the National Early Years Policy Summit in Brisbane, children’s resilience is as important as the resilience of our physical infrastructure in confronting the climate crisis. In his […]
Queensland Child Protection Week
7 – 13 September 2025 – Mark your calendar and find out you can get involved … including events, resources, art activities and more … By promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect, the objectives of Queensland Child Protection Week are to: – raise the profile […]
NEW! 2025-2030 Impact Strategy
🎉 Exciting news for Queensland’s children and families! On 18 June Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership launched an ambitious vision to transform outcomes for all children and young people in Queensland within one generation. Our five year strategy shares how we will work over the five years from 2025–2030 to ensure we are on track to achieve […]
Multi-million dollar boost to support Queensland kids to thrive
Two of Australia’s largest philanthropic foundations have joined forces with some of Queensland’s most generous locals to help improve the lives of children and young people now and into the future. Minderoo Foundation and Paul Ramsay Foundation, renowned for their commitment to Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Australia, have invested in the Thriving Queensland Kids […]
Children’s Week Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Children’s Week Awards! The Children’s Week Awards are about shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals and organisations who promote and advocate for children’s rights and wellbeing in Queensland. These awards honour the champions who go above and beyond to create positive and lasting impact in the lives […]
Growing Deadly Brains project
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation and Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership are leading a three-year project, bringing together Brain Health and cultural approaches, to support efforts to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to thrive. The Growing Deadly Brains project is a collaborative, First Nations-led, family and community-building and systems-shifting initiative. It aims to work […]
QATSICPP’s Thriving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Initiative: Knowledge Circle Report
QATSICPP have been supported by the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership to consider the systems approach that underpins improved wellbeing for First Nations children and young people in Queensland. This work includes the publication of the Learning from the Thriving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Initiative Knowledge Circle Report. This rich report is based on […]
Get creative for Qld Child Protection Week
Queensland Child Protection Week highlights the critical message that “Protecting Children is Everybody’s Business”. Each year, artists design a special craft project to celebrate this message. This year, the project is inspired by the Lotus Flower. Visit the QCPW website for more information and to access the craft resources.
National Early Years Policy Summit
Ready to be part of the next wave of change for Australia’s children? We look forward to seeing you at the National Early Years Policy Summit at QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival. This is your chance to engage with a gathering of Australian and international leaders, thinkers, practitioners, artists, parents, caregivers, Elders and community […]
Childhood Summit 2025
You’re invited to come listen You’re invited to the Childhood Summit 2025 – a two-day event where children are the keynote speakers and grown-ups are the audience. This is your opportunity to step into their world, hear their hopes, ideas, and challenges, and walk away inspired to take action. 24-25 October 2025Unity Hub, LoganTickets now available: www.childhoodsummit.org.au […]