#135 The Child Protection Crisis | Children Deserve Better Systems

Child & Family Safety 2026 Panel 5: One System for Safety: Collaboration, Data and SharedAccountability In this powerful podcast conversation, we explore the real human cost of fragmented child protection systems, family violence, childhood trauma, and the urgent need for a more connected, compassionate approach to care. Through deeply personal lived experience and expert insights, this episode looks at how families can fall through the cracks when child protection, health, housing, justice, education, and community services work in silos. The conversation also highlights why relational care, early intervention, multicultural community support, and shared accountability are essential if we truly want to keep children and families safe. This is not just a policy conversation. It is about mothers, children, trauma, belonging, safety, and the difficult choices families are forced to make when the system fails them. Panellists we have:- 1- Sophi Bruce, CEO, Centre for Relational Care; Director, Adaptive Leadership Australia 2- Danielle Bradtke, Lived Experience Expert, CEO and Founder of Foundations of Hope 3- Malini Raj, Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Women’s Alliance (AMWA) 4- Andrea Musulin, Founder, WA Child Protection Society and The Child Focused Safety Service WA; Director Safeguarding Program, Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Safeguarding Lead, Police and Community Youth Centres. Watch the full episode to understand why one connected system could change lives. --------------------------------- Disclaimer:- Viewer and listener discretion is advised. This content is not intended to glorify or promote harmful behaviour. It reflects personal lived experiences and does not necessarily represent the views of the host, platform, or any affiliated organisations. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed, support is available. In Australia, you can contact: Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 1800RESPECT (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence) – 1800 737 732 Please take care while engaging with this content. To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601