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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Shark Island Productions
Keywords
- homelessness
- poverty
- child protection
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Top Crew
Sascha Ettinger-Epstein · Director
Mathew Evans · Editor
Sally Fryer · Editor
Kate Hodges · Producer
Majhid Heath · Producer
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