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Home   /   News   /   Sector-Wide Forum – 28 May 2014

Sector-Wide Forum – 28 May 2014

A CEO and sector meeting was held on Wednesday 28th May. Gill Callister (Secretary of the Department of Human Services) and  Nicholas Pole (Dep Sec DEECD) gave updates on the priorities for their organisations in relation to the sector.

18 Jun 2014

A CEO and sector meeting was held on Wednesday 28th May. Gill Callister (Secretary of the Department of Human Services) and  Nicholas Pole (Dep Sec DEECD) gave updates on the priorities for their organisations in relation to the sector.

A panel comprising Muriel Bamblett (VACCA) , David Clements (DHS), Bernie Geary (Principal Commissioner for Children and Youth), Michael De Arth (DHS) and Paul McDonald (CEO Anglicare)  and  Clare Hargreaves (Municipal Association) responded and addressed key issues from their perspective.

Gill Callister’s presentation is available below.

Resources

  • Secretary DHS – Presentation to CFE – 28 May 2014.pdf

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