Posts by PeakCare
DCSSDS Motor Vehicle Safety Guidelines – FAQs and Clarifications
In late 2023, the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services released the Motor Vehicle Safety – Guidelines for Child Protection Placement Services. These guidelines cover a range of vehicle…
Read MoreUniversities Accord Final Report released, legislative changes, and foster carer engagement
The Universities Accord Final Report has been released, containing recommendations to reform Australia’s higher education system. It’s also Queensland Women’s Week, new legislative changes have been introduced, and foster carer…
Read MorePrioritisation of health services for children in care
Did you know that Queensland Health has an intention to prioritise provision of health services to children in care? Read more about this, as well as First Nations news, plenty…
Read MoreQueensland’s Residential Care Roadmap released – A new chapter for residential care in Queensland
The Queensland Government has today released the Roadmap for Residential Care in Queensland. Key focus areas for this roadmap include halving the number of children and young people living in residential…
Read MoreHundreds of Masterclass enrolments, youth justice news and initiatives and more in this week’s eNews
PeakCare is pleased to officially launch our first Hope & Healing Masterclass, with hundreds across the residential care sector already enrolled. Plus, youth justice news and initiatives, public consultation open…
Read MoreCommunity and disability workers invited to share their experiences in new research survey
The Australian Services Union has commissioned researchers from UNSW to complete a survey for Community and Disability Service workers, and PeakCare subscribers are invited to share your experiences. The survey is being…
Read MoreWelcome to the PeakCare team, Kate Bjur!
PeakCare is excited to announce that Kate Bjur will be joining the team from 4th December 2023, as our Director of PeakCare Services. Kate has over 25 years’ experience working…
Read MoreWill you support Queensland children to Thrive by Five?
“Early learning and childcare is not an optional extra, this is an essential service.” Thrive by Five is an initiative of Minderoo Foundation that is campaigning to make Australia’s early…
Read MoreAustralian Government Youth Advisory Groups now receiving applications
Applications are now open for five Youth Advisory Groups that work with the Australian Government on the development of policies or programs that matter to young people. If you work…
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