By Deb Tsorbaris, CEO Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Anyone who has walked past a recently re-opened Melbourne playground or school will have noticed the happiness in
This year’s OPEN Symposium theme is: Working to achieve better outcomes for children and families in a rapidly changing environment. Our 2020 sub-themes are: Adapting to technologies/remote delivery Building the
By Deb Tsorbaris, CEO, Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on poverty, disadvantage and structural inequality. It has also shown us
Treating Families Fairly alliance response to the Federal Budget An adequate, reliable income provides the foundation for wellbeing, and this means social security is a key investment in social
Measures relevant to the child and family services sector The Federal Budget 2020-21 was handed down on Tuesday 6 October. The Centre has prepared this quick overview of the budget
The Centre is calling on the Victorian Government for greater investment in early intervention programs that work with families to keep children out of prison. The Sentencing Advisory Council (SAC)
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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