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National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
26 Mar 2015
Planning is well underway to develop the Third Action Plan (2015-18) under the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-20. The nationwide roundtables will commence next week with combined meetings for NGO, research and government representatives in Darwin, Alice Springs and Adelaide. Over the following few weeks, consultations will take place in every other State or Territory.
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Good Practice: a statewide snapshot
26 Mar 2015
Do you have a good practice story you would like to share?
Good Practice: a statewide snapshot is an annual publication of the Department of Health & Human Services and produced by the Office of Professional Practice. The publication is designed to showcase achievements of frontline practitioners in their day-to-day practice with vulnerable children, young people and families. -
Early Childhood Intervention National Project Committees
26 Mar 2015
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has asked ECIA to provide recommendations for a set of national guidelines for minimum standards in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) service delivery for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Introducing The Platform
25 Mar 2015
The Platform
The invitation for The Platform is attached and some more information for you to share with your youth advocacy groups. The launch is on Wednesday 1st April at 4PM.
CREATE Uniting Young People’s Voices in Care
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National Playgroup Week – 23-30 March
22 Mar 2015
Join Playgroup Victoria to celebrate
National Playgroup Week
March 23 - March 30
CREATE Foundation’s International Conference “Youth for Change” Announced
05 Mar 2015
CREATE Foundation is proudly hosting its second international conference Youth for Change: creating a better future at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 2nd to the 4th October 2015. The conference is unique as it invites all children and young people with a care experience to attend as well as carers, government officials and those working in the sector.
Youth Mentoring Hub Launched
05 Mar 2015
The Youth Mentoring Hub was launched yesterday by The Hon. Jenny Mikakos (Minister for Families and Children, Youth Affairs).
Call For Applicants For 2015 Youth Parliament
05 Mar 2015
Young Victorians who want to stand up, speak out and be heard at the highest levels of government should apply now for the 2015 Youth Parliament program, Minister for Youth Affairs, Jenny Mikakos, announced today.
Youth Parliament, run each year by the YMCA, is one of the state’s signature events for young people.
This year, 120 young people will be divided into teams of six to undertake a nine-day residential training program in relationship building, teamwork, public speaking and leadership skills over May and June.
Ministerial Advisory Council
01 Mar 2015
On Friday 27th February, Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, chaired the first meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Committee for Children in Out-of-Home Care.
Its first task is to recommend strategies on how to recruit more foster carers and retain those already supporting children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Minister Mikakos Announces Significant Investment in Vulnerable Children in Out of Home Care
05 Feb 2015
Deb Tsorbaris, CEO, today warmly welcomed the State Government’s $19 million package of improved funding for homes and services that provide care for highly vulnerable children and young people.
Youth Diversion Pilot Program – Request for Tender Announced
03 Feb 2015
The Children's Court of Victoria announced on 21 January 2015 a Request for Tender for the provision of a Youth Diversion Pilot Program.
The Court is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisations to collaborate with the Court to develop and deliver a court-referred, community-based diversion program for young offenders, to:
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