Speaking Up on Issues That Matter

At the Little Stars Foundation, our advocacy is grounded in the belief that every child deserves to be safe, seen, and supported. We amplify the voices of children impacted by trauma, and we work to create lasting systems change through policy reform, legal advocacy, and public awareness – nurturing the wellbeing of those who will shape tomorrow’s communities. Our direct program work informs our bold, values-driven advocacy.

Our key platform areas for advocacy are:

At the Little Stars Foundation, our advocacy is grounded in the belief that every child deserves to be safe, seen, and supported. We amplify the voices of children impacted by trauma, and we work to create lasting systems change through policy reform, legal advocacy, and public awareness – nurturing the wellbeing of those who will shape tomorrow’s communities. Our direct program work informs our bold, values-driven advocacy.

Our key platform areas for advocacy are:

Trauma-informed policy and reform in education and child protection

Access to justice for children and young people when systems fail

Evidence-based, resource-backed learning supports as alternatives to exclusion

School environments and communities where all children and young people feel safe and supported

Emphasis on early intervention and increased support for foster and kinship carers to support permanent placements

Promotion of an attachment-based care system that values a child’s primary relationships and recognises the ongoing emotional harm caused by broken attachments and instability

Teen girl gazing thoughtfully out a window, capturing quiet strength and vulnerability.
Teen girl gazing thoughtfully out a window, capturing quiet strength and vulnerability.

We contribute legal submissions, engage with government inquiries, and elevate the lived experiences of the children and young people we support.

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Child Protection Litigation Review 2024

The Little Stars Foundation advocates for reforms in the child protection litigation process in Queensland, emphasising the need for increased accountability, independent legal representation, and enhanced early family finding practices.

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For more information on our advocacy work or if you would like to discuss how we can work together with you or your organisation to support better outcomes for young people please contact us.