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In the Vault: Prevalence of ICE in families where a child was admitted to ongoing intervention

The latest deposit to PeakCare’s Ice Bank is updated information in the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services study about the prevalence of methamphetamine use amongst parents whose children were made subject to a child protection order or intervention with parental agreement. In the twelve months to December 2016, 75 percent of these children had a parent with a current or previous drug and/or alcohol problem. Read more here, and stay tuned for next week when Ice Bank will be officially open for withdrawals!

 

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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