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Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised the residential care workforce’s contribution to positive outcomes for children, young people and families. As part of the Centre’s annual
Measures relevant to the child and family services sector The Victorian State Budget 2020-21 was handed down on Tuesday 24 November. The Centre has prepared this quick overview of the
“The 2020/21 Victorian State Budget is a once in a generation budget. It promotes dignity, safety and fairness for Victorian children, young people, families and their carers.” The Centre for
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All Centre in-person events and training will be rescheduled until further notice. If you have registered for training, you will be contacted by email with more information.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the best source of up-to-date information and advice for Victorians. If you are concerned, call the Coronavirus 24-hour hotline on 1800 675 398.
Victorian children, young people and families are safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.
Analysis and reflection: we test knowledge and ideas based on evidence, research and best practice
Ethical decision-making: we handle information with care and confidence, and we evaluate and make choices based on ethical principles
Creativity: we are willing to do things differently and try new approaches, and we encourage creative thought
Collaboration: we share knowledge, time, information and skills, and seek the input and involvement of our members and other organisations in the sector
Policy and Ideas: Develop, influence and advocate for public policies that advance the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families and address the social, economic and cultural barriers to improving their lives.
Research and Practice: Lead and share research to support innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Capacity Building: Strengthen the capacity of organisations to provide services that best suit the needs of vulnerable families and children.
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📣 On 8 December @FosteringVIC will be sitting down with the Centre's Expert Communications Strategist and Campaign Director @nevenaspirovska to discuss the basics of creating an effective campaign from the ground up. Register here: https://t.co/QEGf1yyPC5
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A bill to make the Cashless Debit Card permanent is currently before parliament. @elisejklein, David Tennant & Jon Altman raise concerns that the scheme will be the next robodebt-like fiasco due to its incompatibility with the ASIC Act.
Read MoreFollowing the #OPEN2020 Symposium, we invite you to the ‘After the Symposium’ series to bring you more opportunities to share innovative evidence-informed practice in our work with children and families. 🗓️ 9th December, 1.30pm to 3pm Register: https://t.co/sdNaMjuKLr
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In #Victoria, over 50% of #familyviolence workers reported an increase in the frequency and severity of family violence since the start of the pandemic. We know that this violence often happens when children are also present and we must work to end this.
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Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised the residential care workforce’s contribution to positive outcomes for children, young people and families. As part of the Centre’s annual
Measures relevant to the child and family services sector The Victorian State Budget 2020-21 was handed down on Tuesday 24 November. The Centre has prepared this quick overview of the
