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Candidate Booklet for PeakCare Board Elections 2024
Becoming a member of PeakCare’s Board of Governance presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing transformation and enhancement of Queensland’s child protection and family support systems. This year, PeakCare has received eight nominations to fill the three Board positions available. We are delighted…
Call for nominations to join PeakCare’s Board
For over 40 years, PeakCare has been a strong and trusted advocate for children, young people, and families across Queensland. This year, we’re also celebrating 25 years of PeakCare in its current form. The last decade has seen significant change…
Invitation to a special conversation on enhancing national recognition for kinship care
Dear colleagues I am pleased to share with you today that some further spots have become available for a special PeakCare lunch event lunch being held at Victoria Park in Brisbane next Friday 28 June. This is for us to connect…
Increase announced to Queensland 2024-25 indexation rate to 3.94%
PeakCare is pleased to advise that the Queensland Government has announced an increase to the 2024-25 state indexation rate to 3.94% in line with the recommendation from this year’s Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review. The new indexation rate will apply to all…
Our Opinion
Queensland Budget 2023-24 – What does it mean for the child and family sector?
The Queensland Budget 2023-24 has been released with a focus on tackling the cost of living, and delivering improved services in health, housing and community safety. To make it easier to find out what is…
The Choice
The outrage and concerns for community safety expressed by many Queenslanders following recent tragic events involving young people committing unlawful acts were to be expected. Our hearts go out to all family members and loved…
In the Spotlight
Cityscape highlights by 54 Reasons (Save the Children) in support of 20 years of Anti-Poverty Week
Thank you to 54 Reasons (Save the Children) who, with the support of the Brisbane City Council have made sure that Brisbane bridges have been magnificently lit and adorned with Anti-Poverty Week banners. Pictures of this impressive display are below: 20 years of Anti-Poverty Week…
Anti-Poverty Week 2022 “Is Australia the lucky country for all?” panel discussion photo gallery
Anti-Poverty Week 2022 “Is Australia the lucky country for all?” panel discussion photo gallery Panel members Cath Bartolo AM, Sharon Bessell and Commissioner Natalie Lewis, with panel facilitator Paul Barclay, ABC Radio National Jonte Bush, Member for Cooper…
The face of winter 2022 – don’t hate, vaccinate!
It increasingly seems that few of us are being spared from wearing the face of Winter 2022. Bouts of COVID and/or the flu and/or even the common cold mean that all too many of us can identify with this ghastly depiction of streaming, blood-shot eyes,…
In the Read
Anti-Poverty Week 2022
Anti-Poverty Week 2022 has seen the release of numerous publications reporting on poverty in Australia and its impact. Take the time to read the following: Poverty in Australia 2022: A…
A path forward for anti-discrimination law in Queensland
The final report and recommendations of the QHRC’s Review of Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act were tabled in state parliament on 1st September 2022 and are now available for public viewing. Building belonging:…
Report into institutional child sexual abuse reforms
On Friday, 8th April 2022, the Queensland Government tabled its fourth annual report into the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This report outlines the Queensland Government’s ongoing work to…
Media
Media release – Child poverty in Australia must be at least halved
Governments at all levels must commit to halving child poverty by 2030 say community organisations and not-for-profit groups at the launch of Anti-Poverty Week in Queensland today. The call comes at a community BBQ with…
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