Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has received more than $487,000 to help local children access specialist and allied health services. This funding will support children and their families to access…
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Kids will be able to visit Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo for free during the school holidays, saving mums and dads money and giving more families…
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,…
The Statewide Children’s Resource Program is excited to announce the launch of our first online module hosted by Council to Homeless Person. Module 1: Introduction to the Statewide Children’s Resource…
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…
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…
Kids Under Cover supports vulnerable young people at-risk of homelessness by building relocatable rooms in the backyard of the family or carer’s home – relieving overcrowding, easing tension and providing…
Victoria will be the first state or territory in Australia to introduce funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten for all children. This means that an extra year of play-based learning will be added to…
Victoria’s most vulnerable residents will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer thanks to rebates of $1,000 to replace old heaters with energy-efficient reverse-cycle air conditioners in homes managed…
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,…
Smile Squad the Victorian Government Program has announced thousands more Victorian school students will get free dental check-ups with the landmark free dental program. More than 500 schools will participate…
The new rental laws came into effect in Victoria on 29th March, 2021 and there are a number of key organisations that are available for advice about the changes and…
The Victoria State Government and Get Active Victoria are helping eligible families to get their children involved in organised sport and recreation activities, be it Calisthenics, Lawn Bowls, Netball Swimming…
The Victorian Government is giving a $250 one-off payment to households with at least one resident who has a pensioner concession card or is receiving either Jobseeker, Youth Allowance, Abstudy or…
The Council to Homeless Persons have created a training portal that replaces the SHS training calendar. The SHS Learning Program has three elements: Live training sessions (delivered online to 30 June…
The State Government announced 1,000 schools will be part of the School Breakfast Club Program in 2021. Foodbank Victoria provides free breakfasts for kids at participating Victorian schools, allowing more…
Seven new Early Parenting Centres will be built in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Frankston, Casey, Wyndham and Whittlesea. These centres will provide a critical role in ensuring parents are getting the…
Each year Wintringham housing hold an art competition for residents as part of Homelessness Week activities and the results are always exciting, with talent being displayed across a range of…