The Department

November. 11,2021

Rating：

8.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Poverty Homelessness Child Protection

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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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