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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The Children’s Voices for Change project is seeking children and young people aged 10 to 25, who have lived experience of family violence, to take part in an online activity.…
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It might look like a small step to addressing homelessness in our regions, but hats off to the Mount Alexander Shire for making changes to local laws that will allow…
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Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) has released a new report revealing the top Victorian electorates where reported homelessness has alarmingly increased over five years. The analysis, which compares the 2016…
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Ending Homelessness The last Census shows that, on any given night, at least 30,000 Victorians are without a home (including 6,800 children). They’re living in their car, staying somewhere temporary…
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From healthy breakfasts, lunches and holiday food packs to extra support to attend camps and sports events or help with uniforms and other essential items, the Labor Government is standing…
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The edition will be launched by the Victorian Minister for Housing Colin Brooks, followed by some presentations, a discussion panel and concluding with a light lunch. Date: Friday, June…
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The Victorian Statewide Children’s Resource Program for the Loddon Mallee Region is part of the Loddon Mallee Homelessness Network and is staffed by the Children’s Resource Program Coordinator, who provides…
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