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The Department

Movie"Life on the front line of child protection."
The Department
NR 1 hr 29 minDocumentaryThe Oasis Collection PosterPart of The Oasis Collection
THE DEPARTMENT is a feature documentary which takes us inside the never-before-seen child protection system at work in NSW. Filmed in an observational style, it follows caseworkers across the state as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violence, addiction, poverty, mental health issues and intergenerational trauma.
DirectorSascha Ettinger-Epstein

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Malinda Wink
Production Companies:Shark Island Productions
The Department on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
povertyhomelessnesschild protection