The Centre is dismayed by yesterday’s decision by the Councils of Attorney Generals to defer raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years while more time is spent searching
Children and young people will continue to grow up and languish in prison, after Australia’s chief lawmakers today missed a crucial opportunity to raise the age of legal responsibility from
Before the pandemic hit, 774,000 Australian children were living in poverty. With many more individuals and families suddenly at risk due to COVID-19, the government provided a much needed, albeit
COVID-19 is a generation-defining moment for young people, which will have a disproportionate, long-term impact on young people’s lives. A coalition of youth services led by Youth Affairs Council Victoria
The Centre has been working with a wide range of professionals, peaks bodies and Family Safety Victoria to help build a robust evidence base in the area of young people
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined just how much we value our health and the people in health and service support industries. Workforces that for decades were in the
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare welcomes today’s budget announcement with its significant investment in mental health services and services for children, young people and families. “The
Following the release of the ‘Australian-first’ Embracing Equality Charter on 3 May, Victoria’s leading peak organisations have joined together again to work to end the discrimination and inequities experienced by
Victoria’s leading peak organisations for key service sectors have joined together for the first time to embrace equality and work to end the discrimination and inequities experienced by lesbian, gay,
To mark #HomelessnessWeek21 next week, we're exploring the issue of young people leaving care experiencing homelessness. Up to 35% of young people leaving care become homeless within 12 months. That's why extending care to age 21 is so important. https://t.co/3DGn8RB3Pt
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Last chance to apply! Are you our next Media and Communications Adviser? This role will lead and craft proactive and responsive media coverage for the Centre, our CEO and our campaigns and projects. Deadline 2nd August.
Read MoreIn Australia, there are over 116,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Join the #HomelessnessWeek21 launch on Monday 2 August to kickstart the week. Register: https://t.co/j7LNm8bjBL
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Join us for our next Tri-Peaks webinar. Assoc. Prof Sarah Kelly from @UQ_News will provide an overview of the videogame and eSports industries, current evidence for associated harms and risks and how videogames can be a positive engagement tool. Register: https://t.co/vkSllmNfmF
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🏡We're proud to sign on to the @HealthyHomesAus campaign. A growing number of Victorians are renting in an increasingly unaffordable market and 3 in 4 #Victorian renters w/ children have difficulty heating or cooling their home to a healthy temperature.
Read MoreThrough the delivery of early intervention and prevention programs, @OzChildTweets also empowers families to repair and strengthen their relationships, helping to create safer homes that ensure the wellbeing of children. To learn more about OzChild, visit:
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