The Department

The Department 2021 Directed by Sascha Ettinger-Epstein

Life on the front line of child protection.

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.

Country Australia

Production Country Australia

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Shark Island Productions

Release Date 11 November 2021

89 mins