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Shining a light for Family and Community Services (FACS)

Read about the incredible courage of a mother and her children to resist the horrific violence in their lives, and how their tenacious caseworker Liz supported them to safety.

This page show the incredible stories of real life child protection work from FACS and our NGO partners.

Be moved by the experience of Jayda, a young girl who has found love, connection and belonging with her grandparents. A story of Aboriginal culture, the power of family love and the importance of listening [...]

Be inspired by the strength of a young mother to overcome huge challenges to have her daughter returned to her care.

Transcript for Jalil's Story on Shining a light website

Six children, two foster carers, one huge family network. Watch how guardianship has helped bring security and belonging to the lives of six children in care, and strengthened their bonds to their birth families.

When alcohol turned this family’s life upside down, read how caseworker Zoe supported three children to be safe and their mum to create the change she needed to get them back home again.

Read how young mum Jada worked alongside her caseworker Tash to get ready for a new baby and create a safe and loving home for her daughter.

Imagine being 17, living in a tent and heavily pregnant. Be inspired by the strength of a young mum to create a safe home for her daughter with the support of her caseworker James