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Children and families

Domestic, family and sexual violence
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Every girl deserves a childhood and a chance for a bright future
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Blessings
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Believe in me
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To belong
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Previous years
Shining a light 2020
A father's love
A father's love transcript
Unconditional love
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You are not what they say you are
Hope, 15 years old
Sarah, child protection caseworker
The scars we carry
A little bit of help
Katherine, mother
Clarinda, child protection caseworker
Little miracle
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Shining a light 2019
I am somebody
Jayda, 12 years old
Jayda's story
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Brave
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Liz, caseworker
Homecoming
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Karla, mother
Lighthouses
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Jalil, 14 years old
The change I want to see
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James, caseworker
Turning point
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Zoe, caseworker
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Tash, caseworker
Shining a light 2018
Sarah and Laura-Lee’s story
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Shining a light 2017
Come to the river
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Community inclusion

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Audit of CSNSW cells, programs/education rooms and visits to determine compliance with standards and accessibility
Best Practice Standards for working with people with a cognitive impairment
Building Access for Women with Disability, delivered by People with Disability Australia
Commitment to access and inclusion in DCJ content
Development of a Youth Justice Disability Action Plan - Improving outcomes for young people with a disability involved with Youth Justice
Disability Awareness and Inclusion Basics E-Learning
Disability Confident E-Learning Update
Disability Employee Network (DEN) Manager Program
Disability recording in ChildStory
Domestic and family violence information for people with intellectual disability
Engaging staff through emotional intelligence
Flexible Service Delivery (providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability)
Improving support to offenders with disability
Increase competency of Court Services staff in working with and supporting people with a cognitive disability
Learning Management System Accessibility
Powering Up Women, delivered by The Flagstaff Group Limited
Promote Departmental resources to NSW community to support those who work or care for people with decision-making disabilities
Reducing reoffending through improved access to technology
Refresh and extend ACCESSlink: a database containing client inclusion information across DCJ
Review NSW Capacity Toolkit and development of Supported Decision-Making Resources
Training and capacity building for frontline justice staff
Workplace Adjustment jobseeker information
Easy Read Training for Youth Justice staff
Case Worker Development Program
IT Live Chat: A New Channel to Engage IT Customer Support
Inclusive Design Workshop
Inclusive Design Pilot for NAIDOC Week
Accessibility for Digital Communications Policy Implementation - Online Learning
South Western Sydney Diversity and Inclusion Plan
Office of the Department Secretary Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western NSW Districts DIAP
Sydney South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney District DIAP
Client Information Management System Upgrade
Illawarra Shoalhaven and Southern NSW DIAP
Disability Inclusion and Access Guidelines
Hunter and Central Coast District Inclusion Action Plan
Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains Disability Advisory Committee
National Disability Insurance Agency Dataset Expansion
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Sanctuary Space 6 Parramatta Square
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S2: Developing culturally responsive resources for multicultural engagement
S3: Responding to Domestic and Family Violence
S4: Addressing the barriers to authentic engagement involving vulnerable community groups
S5: Engaging with Young People
S6: Multicultural engagement in various spaces
S7: Responding to multiple needs through cultural context
S8: Rethinking multicultural community engagement and cooperation
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S10: Cementing multilingual engagement
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Room to grow
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Becoming Blair
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All because of me
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NSW Human Services Outcomes Framework

Legal and justice

Sexual consent laws
Safer Pathway
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24 November 2022
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News and media

Media releases
2023
$7.5 million to expand help to victim-survivors of domestic violence
Youth Week events kick off across NSW
NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes granted extension
Shining a Light on Lives Lost Due to Domestic and Family Violence
Kristina Stern SC appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW
Two judges appointed to the NSW District Court
New Domestic Violence Refuge to Support Women and Children Opens in Western Sydney
$2.7 million to support women to enter workforce
Two new magistrates for the NSW Local Court
Scrapping seeker diaries to help people in temporary accommodation
Securing longer term funding for Specialist Homelessness Services
Information for journalists
Filming and image requests
Media releases archive
2023
Historic Native Title Agreement for the Northern Rivers
Justice Geoffrey Bellew appointed new chair of the State Parole Authority
Justice Geoffrey Bellew appointed new chair of the State Parole Authority
DVDRT report highlights NSW Government's significant action to address domestic violence
Walk the Walls street artists enlivening The Shire this weekend
Walk the Walls street artists enlivening The Shire this weekend
Final tickets now available for Premier's Gala Concerts
Graffiti grants bringing colour to state's streetscapes
Top of the pops for 2022 baby names
More than two million free RATs for vulnerable communities
Greater support for child sex abuse victims
Major upgrade for Port Macquarie courthouse
NSW Government boost to rental investment market
New action plan to help seniors age well
$8 million to help house the homeless
NSW courthouses solar power into greener future
Deputy Chief Magistrate appointed to District Court bench
Marking the major transformation of Albury Courthouse
Investing in better justice for Aboriginal people
First nations cadetship program kickstarting legal careers
$250,000 funding boost for new complaints platform
More social housing for the Inner West
2022
Corrective Services NSW celebrates its staff
Get your tickets to the Premier's Gala Concert
Corrections staff recognised Australia-wide
New magistrate appointed to the Local Court
Michael Tidball to lead NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Community views sought on fraud sentencing
Matilda waltzes into the list of top baby names
Rapid antigen tests for people with disability
Review to boost women in the workforce
Women in refuges provided much needed financial support to start next chapter
Legal support for the most vulnerable
Funding delivered to expand domestic violence support program
Funding provided for veterans projects in NSW
New President of the court of appeal
New chief justice for nsw
Corrections begins biggest recruitment drive in its history
Community Corrections shows rehabilitation success
Ground-breaking docuseries unlocks life in NSW prisons
Security upgrade fit for a King Street Court
New President for Anti-Discrimination Board
Judicial Commission Chief Executive to retire
NSW Women of the Year Awards finalists announced
New programs to keep seniors connected
Supporting people impacted by flood disaster
Vaccination boost for people with disability
Two additional magistrates to join Local Court
Immediate disaster assistance now available for flood affected individuals and councils
Empowering women as they navigate life's challenges
#BreakTheBias this NSW Women's Week
Emergency help for inner city rough sleepers
Convoy of motorhomes for flood affected communities
New homes for victim-survivors to rebuild
Emergency accommodation help extended for flood victims
New appointments strengthen Supreme Court
Eye of the Tigers on mental health for Goulburn CSNSW visit
New appointments take Local Court bench to all time record
Fewer people sleeping rough in the City of Sydney
Additional investment in women's safety welcomed
Inmates return to Wellington Correctional Centre after mouse plague repairs
Tougher penalties for illegal protests across Greater Sydney
New laws commence to better recognise loss of an unborn child due to criminal acts
$35.5 million to provide accommodation for people sleeping rough
Three new judges for the Supreme Court
Aussie acts set to headline NSW Seniors Festival
Seniors Card goes digital for 30th anniversary
Memorial opens to help heal Parramatta Girls Home pain
Protecting communities from illegal protestors
Better protection for emergency workers
Half-price tickets available to seniors for Sydney Royal Easter Show
Macquarie Correctional Centre staff, inmates in marathon race to fundraise for cancer care
Cooma prison seeks staff to help change offenders’ lives
Legal services funding for flood victims
Improving outcomes for Aboriginal children
$9 million to keep our youth on track
Millions of free Rapid Antigen Tests for vulnerable groups
Court therapy hounds fetched back to duty
New police oversight Commissioner
Senior barrister joins Supreme Court bench
Katoomba Courthouse makeover is complete
$2 million for young people to succeed
Baby bumps up in 2021 as Nora and Max make moves
Important step foward for new women's refuges
Greyhounds sniff out new digs at Hunter Correctional Centre
Prison raises thousands of dollars for McGrath Foundation
Corrective Services NSW administrative superstars celebrated
Funding boost helps the homeless in the Shoalhaven
Seniors urged to prepare for flu season
$6.4 million Albury Courthouse upgrade underway
CSNSW turbocharges rollout of technology to rehabilitate offenders
$1.12 million in upgrades for Narooma and Eden courthouses
Inmates build homes for Lismore flood victims
Scholarships help youth shine
Birth certificate blitz will change lives
Tackling homelessness together
Former Chief Justice to lead Law Reform Commission
Free birth certificate blitz will change lives
Inmates celebrate first fruitful harvest since 2020 bushfires
Inmates celebrate first fruitful harvest since 2020 bushfires
Inmates on track to refurbish Sydney Trains seats
Offenders help Kempsey Shire residents stay bushfire-safe
Inaugural taskforce to boost volunteering
Funding boost helps the homeless in the Shoalhaven
Landmark development for more affordable housing in Casino
NSW cheers hero volunteers
New campaign as consent laws about to go live
Putting children first at the 2022 Child Protection Legal Conference
25 New Sheriff's Officers Deployed Across NSW
Affirmative consent becomes law in NSW
Three new magistrates for the local court
Inmates open new doors to train fire crews and bomb squad
CSNSW Aboriginal staff unite at new conference in Dubbo to drive change
Support boost for flood-affected community and volunteer organisations
Social housing amnesty launched
Paw-fect puppies change lives for the better
A brighter beginning for all NSW children
Empowering seniors to address abuse
Queen’s Birthday Honours for top CSNSW staff
More flood housing as inmate-built homes installed
CSNSW officers save toddler’s life in road-trip rescue
Stopping street harassment
Funding boost for domestic and family violence victim-survivors
Sporting sector improving women's safety in NSW
Housing boost combats homelessness
$2 billion to empower families in NSW
Improving outcome for Aboriginal families
Ongoing support for seniors in NSW budget
$100 million investment in women's safety
Two new judges appointed to the NSW Supreme Court
Bail reforms pass NSW Parliament
$3 million funding ensures access to legal support for flood affected communities
New anti-corruption and police oversight inspectors
Critical accommodation for regional youth
$2 billion investment in the state's justice system
Ombudsman Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
Electoral Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
Hunter prison helps fill the ‘GAP’ in greyhound rescue
Extended rent support helps people escaping domestic violence find a secure home
New offences to ban public displays of Nazi symbols
ICAC and LECC Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
Nsw Seniors Festival Grants Now Open
Cost of living relief for social housing tenants
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner Appointed
New Legal Aid CEO announced
Collective Vision for NSW Legal Assistance Sector
Extended Rent Support Helps People Escaping Domestic Violence Find a Secure Home
Young people at risk have a place to go
Lismore residents return home after flood repairs
Open Justice Report
Tamworth inmates back on track to help community
Shear determination sees inmates pursue career in Ag
Three accomplished lawyers appointed to District Court
Mobile outreach to curb rural homelessness
NSW Government steps up Covid-19 support for vulnerable communities
$20 million boost for Aboriginal justice initiatives
Protecting children in out-of-home care
People with disability urged to get booster
Criminalising coercive control one step closer
CSNSW helps offenders turn a new leaf in Library Week
Appointment of NSW Trustee and Guardian CEO
Grants drive community-led flood recovery
100,000 seniors now using digital Seniors Card
Firm action to fight homelessness
More affordable housing for the Illawarra
$20 million funding boost to help victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence
Home and hope for vulnerable women
Government bill to ban Nazi symbols passes lower house
Ombudsman bill passes lower house
Sentencing reforms for historical crimes introduced to parliament
Public display of Nazi symbols banned in NSW
New bill to better protect our frontline emergency workers
National defamation reform for search engines and social media opens for comment
DCJ is Australia’s top public sector employer
Reform to allow data access after death
Reminder to have your say on NSW coercive control laws
Bail Act Monitoring Group Reports
A giant helping hand gives youth a step up
Safer havens for domestic violence victims
New inner-Sydney development to provide safe haven for victim-survivors
Specialist workers funded to support at risk children
Public display of Nazi symbols now banned in NSW
Reminder to have your say on NSW coercive control laws
Calling all justice tech trailblazers
Sheriff's officers bravo class 2022 graduation
$20 million to help house the homeless
Seniors urged to check for unclaimed money
New youth voices advise on future of children and young people
Early intervention key for kids to thrive
Leading prosecutor appointed to Supreme Court
Calling all NSW volunteers to have their say
Affordable housing boost for the Central West
Protecting our most vulnerable children
Securing a brighter future for disadvantaged youth
A big thank you to foster and kinship carers
$12 million social housing boost for Tweed
New homes for at-risk women in Bankstown
Landmark investment into alcohol and other drug services as part of the response to the ice inquiry
Landmark investment into alcohol and other drug services as part of the response to the ICE Inquiry
A new home for Shoalhaven's homeless hub
Have your say on changes to fraud sentencing
Staying home leaving violence services expanded to 14 new locations
Three judges appointed to District Court
Affordable housing boost for Sydney
Time 'springs forward' this long weekend
Dozens of new businesses offer discounts to seniors
Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation Appointed
Taking action on legal assistance in NSW
Social Futures brings a brighter future to Lismore
Social Futures brings a brighter future to Lismore
NSW Government delivers on Coercive Control Law
Reforms to help keep Aboriginal families together
$5.6m to implement coercive control laws
Social housing boost for seniors in the Illawarra
Community consultation begins for Tomaree Lodge site
Landmark coercive control passes lower house
Over 50 years of JPs service and counting
Family is Culture Bill Passes the Upper House
NSW celebrates 850,000 carers
Recognising the rights of every child this Children's Week
Seniors helped to become more tech savvy for ten years
COVID-19 support extended for vulnerable communities
Two deputy directors of public prosecutions appointed
Sentencing of historical offences
No doubt about consent campaign
Appointment of three magistrates to the Local Court
Have your say on the future use of Tomaree Lodge
Court upgrades to help domestic and sexual violence survivors
More forever families for children in need
Government welcomes select committee report into coronial jurisdiction
Seniors' Stories tell special tales of diversity
More affordable housing on the way for Lismore
Support for care leavers in NSW makes history
New social and affordable homes for Western Sydney
Review of firearms, knives and weapons offences
More savings, more businesses, better Seniors Card program
New South Wales takes lead in data protection
Review of serious road crime
Bill to help keep families together passes Parliament
More ways for seniors to get involved in 2023 NSW Seniors Festival
Official opening of Grace's Place
NSW taking action on personal data protection
NSW passes landmark coercive control reform
Get your tickets to the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival Premier's Gala Concerts
New Judge for Land and Environment Court
Deputy Directors of Public Prosecutions Appointed
New refuges to support women and children leaving violence
NSW Government leads the way against personal data breaches
Appointment of Senior Crown Prosecutor
Free Seniors Christmas Concerts in Nowra
NSW Religious Leaders Unite to end Domestic Violence
Tickets to Seniors Comedy Show now available
Taskforce to Implement State’s Coercive Control Laws Begins Ahead of Schedule
Sutherland Courthouse Solar Powers its Way into Greener Future
Community led Domestic Violence Programs Secure Funding
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
NSW celebrates 4.9 million volunteers
200th anniversary of Australia's oldest courthouse
Have your say on knives, firearms and other weapon offences review
Free legal diary and calendar for seniors
Seniors Christmas Concerts to be streamed live online
New appointments for the Supreme Court
2022 NSW Volunteer of the year
New NSW plans to address sexual, domestic and family violence
NSW-led national defamation reforms get seal of approval from Attorneys-General
Walk the Walls Festival enlivening Sutherland Shire
Four new magistrates for the Local Court
Two new judges appointed to the District Court
Have your say on serious road crime
More affordable homes on horizon for the Central West
Uni scholarships help regional youth
Demonstration Page
NSW Seniors Card 2023 Directory has arrived
NSW supports volunteers with Unsung Heroes grants for local government
Registration of interest now open for funding to support sexual violence response projects
First women’s safety commissioner appointed
Historic native title agreement for northern rivers
Funding boost to help stop domestic violence reoffending
Half a million dollars to celebrate our youth
Tickets to Seniors Comedy Show now available
2021
National Corrections Day: Wagga ComCor says ‘Walk with Us’
$90-million budget boost to support women and children impacted by domestic violence
Batemans Bay Community Corrections reclaims the bush
Community benefits from corrections program
$90-million budget boost to support women and children impacted by domestic violence
New dashboard to track gender equality
Record investment in community legal centres
Gosford staff give groceries for good cause
Aboriginal leader to transform outcomes
$20 million to support social services sector
Consultation open for fraud sentences review
Retirement of Chief Justice Hon T F Bathurst AC
Scholarships open for vulnerable youth
Common sense consent reforms closer to becoming NSW law
Mental Health Support for NSW Child Protection Frontline
Landmark investment to help more women and children fleeing domestic violence
Enhancing Aboriginal homelessness services
Breaking bread for all in Bankstown
Housing to support older women in Woy Woy
Rehabilitation focus for prison expansion
$22 million boost for social sector support
Fairer compensation for child abuse survivors
Reforms to better recognise the loss of an unborn child due to criminal acts
NSW Parliament passes Child Safe Scheme
Seniors' Christmas cheer nearly here
Video tech signing of legal forms here to stay
New President of the Children's Court of NSW
Festival grants to keep seniors active
NSW Disability Inclusion Plan unveiled
Tougher sentences for crimes that cause the loss of an unborn child
Historical offences to face modern justice
Shovel-ready affordable housing projects receive $50 million boost
Pilot of specialist approach for sentencing Aboriginal offenders
Retirement of Corrections Commissioner Peter Severin
$20 million to boost support for domestic violence victim-survivors
CSNSW commemorates CSNSW service and sacrifice for community safety
New CSNSW legacy serves fallen officers
150 revv up for csnsw remembrance day ride
Applications open for $250,000 justice grant
Court transcripts to be 'Click'n'Collect'
Together Home expanded to support more people sleeping rough
Free diary helps seniors know their rights
National plan to create more accessible and inclusive communities
NSW volunteer of the year announced
Crisis housing boost for women in Walgett
Pupular Manly court visitors bark in action
Corrective Services NSW celebrates its staff
Applications open for Disability Council NSW
Grants Program Delivers Wide Ranging Events For 2021 NSW Women’s Week
Closing the gap for Aboriginal people in custody
Courageous women honoured on Australia Day
Consent law reform
Keeping seniors connected as COVID restrictions lift
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Nation unites on defamation reform
BDM hits major milestone with 20 million melting moments
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Emu Plains officer helps Aboriginal women land on their feet
Nation leading child abuse reforms introduced to Parliament
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NSW pays tribute on the 75th anniversary of VP Day
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