Uniting Family Services presentation
22/12/2023
Presenting at Together with Families 2023, Uniting highlighted a few programs under the Family Services banner, focusing on the value of
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Together with Families 2023 Resources
Together with Families 2023 was the Centre’s Inaugural Family Services Symposium, a celebration of the central role of family services in promoting the well-being of children and families in Victoria.
The Centre welcomed almost 300 family services practitioners, leaders, and partners for a day of networking, celebration and knowledge sharing.The full-day program included keynote speakers, presentations and panellists discussing and exploring effective practice and the impact and reach of this sector. Explore resources from the day below.
The inaugural Family Services Symposium was held on 24th November 2023, at Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
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Keynote speakers
Supporting families under stress
Dr. Bruce Symth
ANU
Bruce Smyth is Professor of Family Studies with the Australian National University. In 2018, he received the Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award from the American Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in recognition of outstanding research and research achievements in the field of family and divorce.
Setting the family services agenda
Connie Salamone
VACCA
Connie Salamone’s life has been devoted to working in the child and family sector. In 2002, she commenced with the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) and went on to hold responsibility for VACCA’s front-line services. Connie was recipient of the 2023 Leaving a Legacy Award at this year’s Victorian Protecting Children Awards.
Evidence, culture and practice in family services
Anita Mobourne
VACCA
Insights from VACCA: Evidence, Culture & Practice in Family Services. Presentation from Anita Mobourne.
Presentation resources and summaries
SafeCare parent training program
22/12/2023
SafeCare is an evidence-based, parent-training program for parents of children ages 0-5 who are at-risk for or have been reported for
The Kids First Coaching Practice Framework
22/12/2023
At Together with Families | Family Services Symposim 2023, Kids First Australia shared insights into their new Coaching Practice Framework,
Strengthening families and individuals to build vibrant communities
30/11/2023
SHOWCASE PRESENTATION Upper Murray Family Care At UMFC we are continuously striving to implement innovative and collaborative practices to ensure
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