Children and Young People at Risk Summit – Driving change: what works, what’s missing

28-29 October 2025 | The Crown Promenade Melbourne

Informa presents

“Join us for the Children and Young People at Risk Summit 2025 will take place on 28-29 October 2025 at the Crown Promenade Melbourne where leading experts, advocates, and professionals will gather to address critical issues facing at-risk young people in Australia. This comprehensive two-day event will explore innovative approaches, share successful case studies, and foster collaborative discussions on supporting vulnerable youth across various contexts.

The summit will feature dynamic, practical, and solution-driven discussions highlighting effective programs, invaluable insights, and essential learnings. From child protection and out-of-home care to educational pathways and mental health support, this conference aims to strengthen our collective capacity to protect and empower vulnerable young people. Gathering a national audience, the summit welcomes key stakeholders and decision-makers from government departments and agencies, not-for-profits, NGOs, legal professionals, police, health practitioners, educators, and more”.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE

• Successful programs and solutions from across sectors
• Out-of-Home Care and Foster Care
• Lived experiences in the care system
• Child privacy protection in the digital age
• Language and perspective in child protection approaches
• Alternative schooling models for disengaged students
• Managing complex cases within educational settings
• AI integration in educational support systems
• Rehabilitation pathways for justice-involved youth
• Youth mentorship approaches and outcomes
• Young carers vulnerability and support needs
• First Nations children and culturally safe systems
• Multicultural perspectives on youth vulnerability
• Inter-professional partnerships for youth engagement