Secure care in Australia: Exploring transparency, practice, and purpose

Australia’s role and adoption of secure care is inconsistent and somewhat opaque. Many in our sector are surprised to learn that it exists across several states and territories. Its relative obscurity plays a protective role for the children and young people it supports, helping them avoid stigma and, in some cases, protecting them from harm. However, this obscurity can also impact on practice transparency, rights-based conversations, data and oversight. This impacts the progress of an evidence base and leaves questions about its effectiveness unanswered.  Additionally, it has restricted broader public discussion about whether secure care should exist in Australia and if so, what it should look like, how it can work and who it should serve.

Join us in October as we bring together a panel of professionals to speak about the topic of secure care. Our panel will share their research, expertise, knowledge, and reflections about secure care. They will present and engage, exploring the challenges, considerations, and opportunities to improve transparency and improve well-being outcomes for children and young people. This panel webinar will be hosted by Noel Macnamara (Director of the Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care) and include a short presentation by each of the panel members, followed by a question and discussion time.  

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