In the Spotlight
Women and Poverty: an Anti-Poverty Week 2018 conversation
Poverty is a significant issue with over 3 million Australians living in poverty. This equates to the stark reality that…
Digging deeper into safety planning with children and young people who engage in sexually reactive behaviours – a snapshot
Language is so important in all the work that we do. It is particularly pertinent when referring to children and young…
Strengthening families and ensuring self-determination in child protection
The AASW/PeakCare Child Protection Practice Group met on 13th September to reflect on the implementation of the Strengthening Families Protecting Children…
The trials and triumphs of kinship caring – in conversation with a relative/kinship carer
In 2008, Jane was a young single parent of 3 children and living in New Zealand. A phone call from…
Renewing relationships in healing domestic and family violence – an Australian first in Queensland
ReNew is a partnership pilot program between Carinity Talera (Talera) and Ipswich’s Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC). The concept for…
Queensland Child Protection Week gains momentum
Queensland Child Protection Week (QCPW) is just over 2 weeks away. Whilst it has gained momentum in its 2018 planning,…
Reducing the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the child protection system – Partnership in action
An empowered life that is enriched by dignity and justice for children, young people, parents, families and communities is the…
Peak advocacy service for homeless young people turns up the volume
Homelessness must be spoken about to be addressed is the mantra of the Queensland Youth Housing Coalition (QYHC), a state-wide…
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities in the context of domestic and family violence – A conversation with Jackie Stewart
Jackie Stewart is the former Team Leader at Yeaca Dhargo. Jackie recently moved on from this role at Kurbingui to…