The Department is a documentary about the NSW Department of Communities and Justice as they navigate the complexities of keeping children safe in families experiencing domestic violen

Vick-Anne (Rebecca Frith) surprises Ken Sherry (George Shevtsov) with a preview of her wedding dress. He is brutal in his response to her excitement.

Vicki-Anne (Rebecca Frith) is horrified to see that her sister Dimity (Miranda Otto) has come home late one night with Ken Sherry (George Shevtsov).

The mother (Celine O’Leary) sits watching her daughter’s angry drawing. She has come to tell her that her father is moving out.

The mother (Celine O’Leary) loses patience with her daughter’s silence, declaring that she won’t live in a pigsty any longer.

The girl (Chloe Ferguson) listens as her parents argue in the next room. Kate, a babysitter (Kate Greetham), arrives as the parents are about to go to counselling.