We are seeking people with established relationships with children and young people who are victim-survivors of family violence, and have the necessary knowledge and expertise of risk and capacity assessment…
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This online event is a must-attend for anyone working in the child, youth and family services sector. Whether you’re a practitioner, decision maker, researcher or policy maker, October 25th and 26th will…
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Get Active Victoria is free to join, and gives you access to a huge resource of tips and tools for being more physically active. You won’t need any fancy gear…
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AHURI has released a report on the Specialist Homelessness Services sector highlighting priorities for Government policy to improve the situation for workers, including reforming the way SHS funds are delivered.…
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As you know, the awards are Victoria's biannual celebration of the exceptional efforts of workers, consumers and organisations within the homelessness sector. It's a fantastic opportunity to recognise the contributions…
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There has finally been an agreement with the federal government and the Greens on the Housing Australia Future Fund. The Bill will likely be passed this week after negotiations secured…
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Calling all submissions The Australian Government wants to hear from you about your thoughts on the issues paper on the Housing and Homelessness Plan. Submissions are open until 22 September,…
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Each year more than 160,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness seek crisis accommodation from Specialist Homelessness Services SHS. Not all can be accommodated, and many are turned away.…
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The murder of a child’s parent in the context of domestic violence is a traumatic experience that has immediate and long-term effects on a child’s social, emotional and cognitive development.…
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In Australia, there is a national drive to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through targeted interventions, but more needs to be done to improve service and system level responses, lift workforce…
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The Child Protection Forum & Expo is hosted by the Child Protection Team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle NSW. This year’s forum will include an expo with representatives from a number of…
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Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is an annual initiative of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation now in its seventh year. In a livestreamed online format, ABCSL is an engaging, educational…
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Ahead of Child Protection Week September 3-9, 2023, this webinar talks about understanding why it’s important to prioritise the impact of abuse on children and how it leads to more…
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This year National Child Protection Week will continue to champion the message 'Every child in every community needs a fair go'. This message captures the essences of National Child Protection…
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Hi there! We just want to share this latest info and to promote the public consultation events that are an opportunity for you to share your ideas and experiences of…
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This week is Homelessness Week, and Jo and I wanted to share some pics from last week's Houses at Parliament campaign. We were absolutely blown away by the success of…
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Our governments have failed us. They have failed our youth, they have failed vulnerable women, and men over 50 and every other person in between who for many reasons have…
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The unique experiences of children and young people in the context of family violence are often overlooked, which can impact negatively into their future. How can we shift attitudes and…
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