The theme for Children's Week 2020-21 is Children have the right to choose their friends and safely connect with others. Children's Week is a national celebration that recognises the talents, skills,…
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The Loddon Mallee Homelessness Network Co-ordinator position plays a significant role in the development and implementation of current and future sector wide reforms of the homelessness service system through facilitation…
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We all want our kids to grow up happy and healthy. And with around three-quarters of common mental health problems emerging before age 25, the early years are critical in…
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Maryborough in the Central Goldfields is the fourth most disadvantaged area in Victoria, with the region facing challenges that inhibit the growth and development of children. Go Goldfields has a…
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The State Government has opened a Tender process for LGBTIQ+ organisations and specialist homelessness services to jointly run a new LGBTIQ+ Homelessness Support Service. To deliver specialised services for Victorians…
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Nominations are now open for the Victorian Protecting Children Awards, which acknowledges the important work being done to protect our most vulnerable children. Child protection practitioners, carers, academics, policy advisors,…
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The new guide was launched on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 by Victoria's Commission for Children and Young People, the New South Wales Office of the Children's Guardian and the Australian…
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With the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out about to begin, VCOSS has organised a critical sector briefing with key representatives of Victoria's COVID-19 Immunisation Program team. The briefing will occur on Zoom Wednesday 24th…
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It's hard to keep up with information in such a rapidly changing environment, but if you need the latest government advice about service provision go to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/information-community-services-coronavirus-covid-19
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Families and Homelessness: Supporting Parents and Improving Outcomes For Children- Free Webinar on 10th February 2021 The webinar is aimed at professionals working with families and children experiencing homelessness or…
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Parity Magazine is seeking submission for their November edition; 'Shelter from the Storm: Responding to Homelessness Under Covid-19'. This edition of Parity is devoted to examining how governments, services and…
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Produced in collaboration with Clare Desira from Top Five Movement, this podcast is dedicated to improving the mindset, resilience and mental health of people working in the social sector. Six…
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VCOSS and Tenants Victoria are running a free session for community sector workers who want to better understand the state's shifting rental landscape on Wednesday 30th September 3pm-3:30. One-third of…
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Cobaw Community Health Service is merging with Sunbury Community Health beginning January 2021. The agency will be known as Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and current Cobaw CEO Margaret McDonald…
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Back in 2012 Fair Work Australia made a landmark decision to raise the pay rate for the mostly female community sector workforce over eight years, with the final instalment due…
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