The Centre welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria, which has found homelessness to be “one of the most complex and distressing expressions of disadvantage
The final report of the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria contains 51 recommendations for the Victorian Government which aim to improve housing outcomes for Victorians. This brief summary highlights the
The final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System contains 65 recommendations, and the Victorian Government has committed to implement each and every one. This below summarises
The Centre welcomes recommendations made by the Victorian Legislative Assembly’s Legal and Social Issues Committee to extend anti-vilification laws to cover a range of attributes not currently specified in legislation,
The Centre welcomes the Commission’s recommendations focused on redesigning the mental health system to deliver a rights-based approach to service delivery, as well as recommendations to address prevention and mental
The Morrison Government has today announced an increase to working-age social security payments, including Jobseeker Payment, Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY and Parenting Payment, of $50 per fortnight. This will lift
The Return on Investment analysis of the Raising Expectations program by Deloitte Access Economics is the winner of the 2020 Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) award in the ‘Effective
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
Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised ethical and respectful journalism on issues affecting children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability. As part of the Centre’s first
The Centre welcomes the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria report, which found homelessness to be “one of the most complex & distressing expressions of disadvantage & social exclusion". Our statement: Summary of recommendations: https://t.co/aaeYyUs6vm https://t.co/hLYWBaX6Cs
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The Legislative Council has handed down its final report from the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria. It contains 51 recommendations. The Centre will share our response soon on what the report means for Victorian children, young people and families:
Read MoreSubmissions to the Senate Inquiry into #JobSeeker close tomorrow. The Morrison Government's $50 increase to JobSeeker is insufficient to meet the needs of our children. The token increase will lock families in poverty #RaiseTheRateForGood Submissions: https://t.co/PwdCn9L8wL
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The Centre has summarised the recommendations most relevant to the child and family services sector from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System Final Report #RCMentalHealth @RCMentalHealth Read the summary:
Read More"Listening to survivors is one thing, repeatedly expecting people to relive their trauma on your terms...is another." 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame on engaging with survivors of abuse at the National Press Club. Watch Grace's full speech:
Read MoreStatement: The Centre applauds the recommendations of an inquiry into anti‑vilification protections. The Committee has considered how children are impacted by vilification, as well as the importance of targeting prejudice among all ages and communities.
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