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..
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..
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..
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..
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,..
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..
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..
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..
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,..
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..