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Call For Church Abuse Inquiry Leads Media Update

Call For Church Abuse Inquiry Leads Media Update

The growing call for an independent inquiry to tackle church abuse and the Auditor-General’s report on public housing lead this media update. Donor-conceived children, youth suicide in the Northern Territory and a..

Working With Children, Cummins Inquiry Lead Media Update

Working With Children, Cummins Inquiry Lead Media Update

Coverage of the working with children check and the Cummins Inquiry leads today’s media update. Domestic violence and foster care changes in NSW also feature. Your comments are most welcome and..

Removing Kids, Cummins Inquiry Lead Media Update

Removing Kids, Cummins Inquiry Lead Media Update

Last night’s excellent SBS Insight program, “Removing Kids” and continuing coverage of the Cummins Inquiry report on Victoria’s vulnerable children lead today’s media update. A likely new service provider for former Community Connections programs and..

DHS Job Cuts Lead Media Update

DHS Job Cuts Lead Media Update

The announcement of 500 job cuts in DHS a week before the release of the Cummins Inquiry report leads today’s Centre media update. A dispute between former workers and Community Connections Victoria..

Media Update Leads With DHS Appeal Over Return Of Foster Children To Carer

Media Update Leads With DHS Appeal Over Return Of Foster Children To Carer

A DHS appeal over a court order to return foster children to their carer leads today’s Centre media update. The Carer Recognition Bill 2012, calls for an independent clergy abuse inquiry, recommendations to strengthen family law,..

Equal Pay Decision Media Round-Up

Equal Pay Decision Media Round-Up

There has been much coverage of the historic equal pay decision handed down last week by Fair Work Australia. Here are some highlights. Your comments are most welcome and can be..

Abuse Research Leads First Media Update For 2012

Abuse Research Leads First Media Update For 2012

Child abuse research leads our first Centre media update for 2012. Child protection stories from several states and territories also feature. Your comments are most welcome and can be made..

Impact On Charities Of Economic Downturn Leads Update

Impact On Charities Of Economic Downturn Leads Update

Charities experiencing impacts from the economic downturn over Christmas lead today’s media update, the final update for 2011. The impact on children of separation over Christmas, child abuse in the Catholic..

DHS Changes Lead Friday Media Update

DHS Changes Lead Friday Media Update

Large-scale changes in service delivery by the Department of Human Services announced by community services minister Mary Wooldridge lead today’s media update. Victorian public sector job cuts announced with the Budget Update,..

Call For Broader Approach To Protecting Children Leads Update

Call For Broader Approach To Protecting Children Leads Update

Coverage of a new report from AIFS examining the evolution of child protection in Australia leads today’s media update. Families being turned away from homelessness services, custody arrangements for very young children, and..