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The Department

The Department

Life on the front line of child protection.

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Documentary

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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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

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Release Date

11 November 2021

Country

Australia

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