The Centre wishes to congratulate Jenny Mikakos on her appointment as Minister for Families & Children and Minister for Youth Affairs. The Centre looks forward toworking with Jenny and the new govenment on issues affecting Victoria's vulnerable children, youth and families.
The full list of cabinet appointments is:
Daniel Andrews – Premier
James Merlino – Deputy Premier, Education
Jenny Mikakos – Minister for Families and Children Read More »
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare would like to thank Judge Peter Couzens, President of the Children’s Court of Victoria, the Magistrates and court staff for the opportunity to visit the Children’s Court in Melbourne. The Centre was taken for a tour of the Children’s Court including the Family and Criminal Division. The Family Division hear child protection matters and the Criminal Division youth justice matters. The Family Division was very busy on the day with Magistrates hearing new matters and contest hearings.
The Centre visits the Melbourne Children’s Court Read More »
Amendments to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 allow for the authorisation of carers to make certain decisions have commenced.
Authorising carers to make certain decisions Read More »
The information session in relation to the Therapeutic Outcomes Focussed Residential Care and Support Services Submission will now be held on:
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2014
Briefing Session Postponed Read More »
