- Feb 14, 2019
A commitment to middle years
Reliable research shows that most Australian young people in the middle years (age 8–15) are doing fine, but for those who aren’t, this...
- Dec 5, 2018
Kikkert to host forum: Evidence-based Approaches to Helping Children, Young People and Families
The Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and Community Services Elizabeth Kikkert will host a public forum at the ACT Legislative Assembly...
- Nov 26, 2018
Language Policy for Schools
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Lee for bringing this very important motion before the Assembly. I rise today to speak in...
- Nov 7, 2018
Children exposed to violence at Bimberi
The Charter of Rights for Young People in Bimberi is failing to keep kids safe from violence, Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and...
- Oct 24, 2018
We need to ‘see’ kids impacted by domestic violence
I grew up in a home that was plagued by domestic violence for much of my childhood. From my earliest memories, my father abused my...
- Jul 6, 2018
Overdue investment in adoption welcomed
For years the Canberra Liberals have maintained that vulnerable children need quicker access to security and stability, Shadow Minister...