As a national not for profit working with young parents, Brave Foundation engages with young people whose needs and strengths often go unseen and unheard. Brave is a leader in elevating the lived experiences and expertise of young parents and it is our aim to amplify their voices, the challenges they face, highlight their strengths and provide opportunities for their community to support them to build happy, healthy and connected families.
Central to this symposium is a commitment to ensuring those with lived or living experience of young parenthood or child protection are seen or heard in the conversations that directly impact their lives. By incorporating the lived experience, we are recognising that authentic, meaningful change begins with listening to and learning from those who have navigated these systems firsthand.
If you are interested in sponsoring an individual with lived or living experience of young parenthood or child protection to attend Turning Point, please download the Sponsorship Prospectus.
We are committed to ensuring Turning Point is an accessible and inclusive event. The venue is fully accessible, with considerations for mobility, sensory needs and quiet spaces.
If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements, please let us know when you register.
Young parents continue to be overrepresented in pre-birth and infant child protection reports, yet Australia has a lack of consistent national data to understand the true scale – and address it.
We know that early and specialised intervention, with a strong focus on child safety, works. It reduces the likelihood of child removal and strengthens outcomes for families. Yet systemic drivers continue to leave many parents unseen, unsupported, and carrying intergenerational impacts.
Turning Point is designed for those who want to make a difference – whether in policy, practice or community. This is your chance to be part of a conversation that matters.
This isn’t another conference about the problem – it’s a space for constructive dialogue and forward thinking.
At Turning Point, we’ll be:
Early bird registrations are now closed.
Full price tickets will be available from 1 December until registrations close on 28 February 2026.
You can use the code GROUP20 when making 3 or more registrations in one transaction.
Seating is not allocated, so you’re welcome to sit with whomever you please. If you’re attending with a large group and would like to sit together, we recommend arriving early.
Yes, a tax invoice will be emailed to you upon registration.
You will receive a delegate pass for the Welcome Reception from 5.30pm on Wednesday 25 March, the full Symposium will be held from 9am to 5pm on Thursday 26 March and from 9am to midday on Friday 27 March. Your registration also includes catering across the three days and conference materials including a full program and name badge.
Yes! Brave Foundation is committed to ensuring safe, supported participation.
We understand the topics discussed during Turning Point may be distressing or emotionally challenging for some delegates with lived or living experience of child protection or young parenthood.
To support wellbeing throughout the event, quiet reflective spaces will be available, and trauma‑informed staff will be on hand across the symposium for anyone who may require additional support.
We encourage all participants to take care of themselves and to access these supports at any time during the event.
If you have lived experience of young parenthood or child protection, please let us know during registration.
Yes.
Children are welcome at the event, and we may be able to provide support or space for parents and/or child minding. However, please note that childcare will not be provided – attendees are welcome to bring their own child-carer if needed. If you are bringing a child carer with you, please let us know by emailing .
As this is a professional event for people working across the sector, we kindly remind attendees that the program is not designed with children in mind. While we’re happy to accommodate families, we are unable to take responsibility for the care or safety of any children attending with their parents or guardians.
We’re sorry you’re not able to join us at Turning Point!
60+ days before the event: full refund less $75 administration fee.
30–59 days: 50% refund.
Less than 30 days: no refund.
No refunds for non-attendance.
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to .
Yes. You can transfer your Turning Point registration to another person at no cost up to 10 business days before the event. To request a transfer, simply email with the new attendee’s details.
If your request is within 10 business days of the event, we’re no longer able to process a transfer through the registration system. However, the person taking your place is still welcome to attend – they can simply arrive on the day and use your original registration.
The full program has been released and is available under the Program & Speakers tab.
You are encouraged to attend the Welcome Reception for networking and take opportunities of breaks throughout the Symposium to meet and network with other delegates.
EOIs for abstracts have now closed.
Applicants have been notified of the outcome of their abstracts.
Delegates will receive a content pack via email after the event however presentations will be included at the discretion of each presenter.
We would like Turning Point to be an engaging in-person event, so it will not be live-streamed or recorded in full.
Yes, if your organisation is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Symposium, we would love to speak with you. Check out our Registration & Opportunities page for more information on sponsorship packages – or reach out to us on .
Turning Point Symposium will be held at State Library Victoria (328 Swanston St, Melbourne)
Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Wednesday 25 March: canapes at the Welcome Reception
Thursday 26 March: morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and tea/coffee
Friday 27 March: morning tea, lunch and tea/coffee
Additional catering will be provided for delegates attending the invite only session on Wednesday 25 March and Friday 27 March.
Please specify any dietary requirements during registration.
Bring an open mind and a spirit of collaboration. Turning Point will elevate promising practices and foster collective action, so we encourage you to come prepared to engage critically and contribute meaningfully. You might like to consider a few questions in advance for speakers and panellists.
Laptops, tablets and mobile phones are welcome in the conference space, and Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue.
Business casual. However, it is more important to us that everyone is comfortable!
Turning Point will explore topics related to child protection and lived experiences, which may be distressing or emotionally challenging for some delegates.
To support wellbeing throughout the event, quiet reflective spaces will be available, and trauma‑informed staff will be on hand across the symposium for any delegates who may require additional support.
We encourage all participants to take care of themselves and to access these supports at any time during the event.
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