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Meet the local heroes keeping South Burnett children safe

HERE is the full list of winners and nominees for the South Burnett Child Protection Week Awards 2020.

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24th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Here are some of the local heroes working to keep South Burnett children safe. Photo: Kimberly Francis/Holly Cormack.

Coast foster carers needed to protect kids

An urgent recruitment drive is under way on the Coast for foster carers, with a service provider revealing a sharp increase...

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09th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Joyce and Matt Twigge are empty nesters who opened their home to kids in need.

Hypocrisy over child protection

“Yes, child protection is everybody’s business but don’t expect politicians to lead in this endeavour.”

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07th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

This week is Child Protection Week and the government is encouraging us to put children first by ensuring young Queenslanders are safe, loved and cared for. Photo: File.

Survivor’s mission to help 700 child sex abuse victims

A Sunshine Coast mother and daughter are on a mission to raise vital funds to help victims of child sexual abuse.

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07th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

No More Fake Smiles co-founders Annie Jones and Tracey Morris say there are major gaps in the system when it comes to protecting and supporting victims of child sex abuse. Photo: Megan Gill

‘Unfair’ Qld sentencing leaves our kids at risk: MP

Queensland children are more at risk from child sex offenders than any other state due to its “light” sentencing laws, a...

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07th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie is planning to address parliament this week to highlight how he says the child protection system is “broken”. Photo: File

‘Putting children first’: Child Safety Week begins

A child safety organisation which recently opened a facility in Gladstone was recognised at an awards ceremony this...

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06th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher, Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett and Act for Kids Chief Executive Officer Dr Katrina Lines officially opened Act for Kids, a specialist therapy service for children who have been sexually abused and assaulted today.

Coast cops tacking teen mental health differently

Officers on the frontline of helping Coast kids are urging people to do their part in protecting the youth of the next...

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06th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

Detective Senior Sergeant David Somerville is urging people to look out for signs of depression in young people.

‘I nearly died’: Teen abuse survivor’s brave move

A subtle smell of cigar smoke is enough to send Tara-Claire Memery back to the exact moment her rights were taken away.

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06th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

Tara-Claire Memery spoke at a Child Protection Week conference at the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday.

Priceless artwork unveiled at police station

Kingaroy Police Station reveal unique portrait of beloved Adopt-a-Cop.

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21st Nov. 2018 4:11 PM

WORK OF ART: Kiara, Rose, Leyton, Coby, Ethan and Amelia from Goodstart Early Learning Kingaroy were the brains behind the artwork and used their knowledge about police as their inspiration.

Fun day out connects with kids

FREE fun was the connection for hundreds of Fraser Coast children who visited Maryborough's Queens Park.

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10th Oct. 2018 10:10 AM

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