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Coverage of Hayley inquest continues in Thursday media update

Today’s media update again focuses exclusively on the findings of the Coroner regarding the death of Hayley, a toddler known to child protection who died of injuries that were inflicted at her home in July 2009. The Coroner has made six recommendations for change to help prevent deaths in similar circumstances in the future.

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Coroner’s findings on Hayley lead Wednesday media update

Media Updates, News

Today’s media update focuses exclusively on the findings of the Coroner regarding the death of Hayley, a toddler known to child protection who died of injuries that were inflicted at her home in July 2009. The Coroner has made six recommendations for change to help prevent deaths in similar circumstances in the future.

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Calls for church abuse inquiry lead Friday media update

Media Updates, News, Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry

Today’s media update leads with calls for an independent inquiry into child abuse by clergy in the Catholic church in Victoria. The calls follow the recent extension of the reporting deadline for the Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry (late Jan. 2012), and reports that the Inquiry may examine aspects of abuse within religious organisations.

Mandatory reporting, and speaking up about suspected abuse also feature.

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VCAT decision on working with children leads Thursday media update

Children, Media Updates, News

Today’s media update leads with a contentious VCAT decision on working with children regarding an adult who, as a child, was placed on probation without conviction and ordered to undertake a sex offender treatment program. Sentencing, investing in the early years, and social media for at-risk youth also feature.

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Coverage of Hayley inquest continues in Thursday media update

Coroner’s findings on Hayley lead Wednesday media update

Calls for church abuse inquiry lead Friday media update

VCAT decision on working with children leads Thursday media update

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