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Beyond Good Intentions – forum
16 Jun 2013
On Friday 21 June the Centre - together with VCOSS, MacKillop, Berry Street and VACCA - is hosting a workshop to plan process to support the developments of Aboriginal approaches - and control of - child welfare.
The workshop aims to:
Forum – Service Sector Reform Consultations
29 May 2013
David Adams at the Centre's first sector reform forum
The Geelong Project
29 May 2013
The Geelong Project is an innovative youth homelessness project founded in community and cross-sector collaboration.
Out-of-Home Care Summit
29 May 2013
The inaugural Out-of-Home Care Summit is taking place in late June, with a range of speakers set to look at ways Australia can better support displaced children and youth.
The line-up of speakers includes:
Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Strategy
29 May 2013
In early May Minister Wooldridge released the Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Strategy, which outlined the government’s long-term commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children.
Judith Newbold – retirement
29 May 2013
The Centre’s long-standing manager of Learning and Development - Judith Newbold – has recently retired.
We would like to thank Judith for her enormous contribution to the Centre over the past six years, with some of her significant achievements including:
Media Update – May
27 May 2013
This month a range of issues impacting children and families have been reported across a range of media.
The Royal Commission continues to dominate coverage, but May's state and federal budgets also drew attention to investment in vulnerable children and families.
Policy Breakfast Forum
22 May 2013
Professor Anglin at the Policy Breakfast Forum
This month the Centre hosted a policy breakfast forum to discuss New directions in policy and planning for residential care.
Resi Rocks 2013 – review
22 May 2013
Deb Tsorbaris, James Anglin, Dave O'Neil and Robyn Miller at Resi ROCKS
This month the Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy hosted Resi ROCKS 2013.
IMPROVING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR VICTORIAN CHILDREN
15 May 2013
IMPROVING RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR VICTORIAN CHILDREN On Friday morning Canadian residential care expert Professor James Anglin will speak to Victorian policy makers and service providers about international approaches to improving care outcomes for children and young people.
Media Update – April
06 May 2013
Media coverage over recent weeks has continued to focus on the Royal Commission, with the State Budget also featuring in recent days.
Some examples of key coverage can be found below:
State Budget
2013 State Budget
05 May 2013
The Department for Human Services has revealed that $91 in funding for out-of-home care will be announced in the 2013 State Budget.
News
News, research, updates and discussions shaping the child and family services sector.
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