The Department
“Life on the front line of child protection.”
2021•1h 29m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Sascha Ettinger-Epstein
Languages
English
Studio
Shark Island Productions
Production
Company
Shark Island Productions
Producer
Kate Hodges
Producer
Majhid Heath
Producer
Hayley B. Johnson
Producer
Mary Macrae
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