Child Protection, Family and Early Parenting Services
Victoria has introduced reforms that have created a system designed to intervene early and place the best interests of children at the heart of all decision making. The now nationally acclaimed Child and Family Information Referral and Support Teams (ChildFIRST) initiative provides access to integrated family services has ensured that vulnerable families and children receive early intervention and support services before statutory involvement.
Announcing the 2010-2011 Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Practice
The Department of Human Services and La Trobe University are now calling for applications for the second Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Practice, commencing in July 2010.
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Appointments to boards of management of early parenting centres 2010
Expressions of interest are sought by the Minister for Health, the Hon Daniel Andrews, MP from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the boards of management of The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC)and Tweddle Child and Family Health Service (Tweddle). For more information, see Appointments to boards of management of early parenting centres 2010.
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Do you want to make a difference?
We are on a major recruitment drive for skilled people who are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. Working as a child protection practitioner provides an opportunity to support children and young people to thrive, learn and grow.
National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2009-2020
The National Framework represents an unprecedented level of collaboration between Australian, State and Territory governments and non-government organisations to protect children. Placing children's interests firmly at the centre of everything we do.
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Robin Clark Memorial Awards - 2009 awards
These Awards are dedicated to the memory of Robin Dennis Clark (1936-2001), a widely respected and inspirational practitioner and leader in the field of child, youth and family welfare.
Reflect...Turning Knowledge into Practice third edition
The integration of theory and practice is a life long professional journey, and Reflect will provide busy practitioners with a further opportunity to absorb current, relevant material.
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