-
ACWA Conference
29 Aug 2012
The conference drew participants from across Australia and the world, providing the four Centre staff in attendance with outstanding networking opportunities, and access to the latest research findings.
Regional Visits
29 Aug 2012
Last week Centre staff travelled to Bairnsdale as part of a three part regional tour.
These meetings provided an opportunity to introduce regional providers to the Centre’s new Strategic Plan, which will soon be made publically available.
National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
29 Aug 2012
The First Action Plan 2009-2012 built an evidence base for latter initiatives, as well as achievements including establishment of the National Children’s Commissioner and development of the National Standards for Out-Of-Home Care.
Volunteer Resource Kit
29 Aug 2012
Safe Work Australia has released the Volunteer Resource Kit to address lingering confusion about the impact of harmonised work health and safety laws on the volunteer sector.Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten has said that the resource will “remove any confusion by clearly showing volunteers and the organisations… how to comply with work and safety requirements.”
Governance Forum
29 Aug 2012
On Monday 3rd September the Centre is hosting a forum to discuss governance in the child and family services sector.
People interested in attending can still register for the event, which will be facilitated by Steven Bowman, MD of Conscious Governance, and feature presentations from:- Chris Hall – CEO of MercyCare
- Gill Callister – Secretary DHS
- Sandie de Wolf – CEO Berry Street
National Residential Care Workshop – positions available
27 Aug 2012
RCLDS has purchased tickets to the National Therapeutic Residential Care Workshop, which is being held in Brisbane on the 10th and 11th of October.
Apology for victims of forced adoptions, Catholic Church regrets and more…
22 Aug 2012
Recently in the media: 
Cultural Diversity & Child Protection report launched
12 Aug 2012
The Centre recently hosted the launch of Jatinder Kaur’s report examining data around CALD and refugee families in the Australian Child Protection System.
News
News, research, updates and discussions shaping the child and family services sector.
Filter by:
Registration for the AGM will commence at 4.30pm on October 15th, in the Melbourne Museum’s Treetop Room. 
FOUNDATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL CARE
