Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) involves creating, distributing and threatening to distribute nude or sexual imagery without consent. Research shows that between 10% and 23% of Australians aged 16-49 years have
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 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,
"First Nations people deserve peace and respect. For that we must work together, whether we’ve been here five years or 5,000 generations". #ChangeTheDate
Read MoreThe Centre acknowledges that 26 January is not a day of celebration. We stand alongside our Aboriginal colleagues recognising the injustices and trauma that began 234 years ago and continue to this day as a result of colonisation. #ChangeTheDate
Read MoreJoin us to hear from Dr Georgina Sutherland, lead researcher of this ANROWS-funded project, "Building a framework to prevent and respond to young people with disability who use violence at home". Register: https://t.co/zYffuKyQj5
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Throughout the pandemic, our kids have given up a lot to keep their families, schools and communities safe from coronavirus. Now, it’s their turn. Children are now eligible for vaccination. To find out where and how to book visit https://t.co/LjkAJpyU8g
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We’re working with @CCCH_AU @MCRI_for_kids to understand how #COVID19 has affected the health & healthcare access of young Victorians (15-19 yrs) living with hardships. For more info visit: https://t.co/HxwrOHZBNq
Read MoreBetween Feb – April 2022 we’ll be delivering our final round of MARAM: brief and intermediate training, led by our team of family violence experts. Register here: . For more information visit https://t.co/F4IeU0Xbel
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