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GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP TO REFORM OFFERS NEW WAY FORWARD FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN

12 Apr 2016

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare welcomes the Government’s Roadmap for Reform: strong families, safe children which offers a new way forward in terms of protecting children at risk and supporting families under pressure.

“Today, Minister Mikakos signalled her Government’s strong focus on keeping families strong and children safe and happy through early intervention and prevention strategies, as well as boosting support for Aboriginal children and families,” CEO Deb Tsorbaris said.

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EARLY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP WILL KEEP KIDS SAFER

12 Apr 2016

The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare welcomes today’s funding announcement and congratulates the Andrews Government on moving quickly to implement the first tranche of Royal Commission into Family Violence recommendations.

“The commitment announced by the Government today is a great start. There is now an enormous amount of work ahead of us if we are to better protect vulnerable children and allow them to thrive,” CEO Deb Tsorbaris said today.

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Family Violence report welcome but need to get implementation right

29 Mar 2016

Media Release

30 March 2016

FAMILY VIOLENCE REPORT WELCOME BUT NEED TO GET IMPLEMENTATION RIGHT

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Royal Commission into Family Violence – available for comment

29 Mar 2016

Media Release

29 March 2016

Royal Commission into Family Violence – available for comment

Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare CEO Deb Tsorbaris will be available for comment following the release of the Royal Commission into Family Violence report tomorrow.

Media Enquiries:

Deb Tsorbaris (CEO) - 0417 599 869

Mary Fall (Communications) – 0407 683 664

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The Centre Calls for a Coordinated Response to Family Violence

22 Mar 2016

MEDIA RELEASE

23 March 2016

THE CENTRE CALLS FOR A COORDINATED RESPONSE TO FAMILY VIOLENCE

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New Children and Young People Commissioner Presents New Opportunities to Better Protect Victoria’s Most Vulnerable

23 Feb 2016

Media Release

24 February 2016

NEW CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE COMMISSIONER PRESENTS NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO BETTER PROTECT VICTORIA’S MOST VULNERABLE

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Placement Prevent and Reunification for Aboriginal Children and Families

14 Feb 2016

Verso Consulting have been commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services to undertake a review of placement prevention and reunification services for Aboriginal children.

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Open letter from the sector to Prime Minister Turnbull calling on him to release children and their families from detention

03 Feb 2016

February 4th, 2016

The Honourable M. Turnbull MP

Prime Minister of Australia

PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Dear Prime Minister,

We the undersigned write this letter in light of Wednesday’s High Court ruling.

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Commission for Children and Young People Aboriginal Inclusion Action plan a welcome start

02 Feb 2016

Media Release
3 February 2016

CCYP Aboriginal Inclusion Action Plan a welcome start

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Home away from home

31 Jan 2016

Victoria experiences a shortfall of more than 300 foster carers each year. These carers are sorely needed to help care for children and young people who cannot live with their families.