Homes, Healing & Hope: A Frontline Child Protection Story with Naomi

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Naomi, an Out of Home Care Residential Coordinator in Australia, who oversees residential homes and semi-independent living programs for young people transitioning out of care.Naomi shares what life really looks like on the frontlines of child protection — from supporting vulnerable children and training staff, to navigating trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, social media, and the growing pressures families face today.We also dive into the changing landscape of parenting, the impact of screen addiction and unresolved trauma, and why creating safe, supportive environments for children matters now more than ever.This episode is honest, eye-opening, and deeply human — offering insight into the realities many children and families are experiencing behind closed doors.If you care about children, parenting, education, mental health, or community support, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Note: The recording experienced some lagging and overlapping audio, which may have been due to the long-distance connection between Australia and Canada. Despite this, the conversation still speaks volumes about what’s happening today.Naomi Buckby: https://www.instagram.com/nmbcoaching.au/If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at [email protected] out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more.You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook under the name “chartedroots.”