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Podcasts
New rules governing the CIMS
Although this podcast is not a brand-new podcast for KCV it is still very relevant and important that kinship carers listen to it and are reminded to return to it if required.
KCV Director Anne McLeish encourages kinship carers to listen to the podcast, note where to find it to be able to easily refer back to it if required and says any carer can have a CIMS allegation levelled against them, so it is critical that carers take the time to understand the CIMS process.
In this podcast Lawyer Fleur Ward outlines the changes/updates to the new DFFH CIMS policy and what implications this has for kinship carers.
Latest resources
Victorian Carer Card
How do kinship carers apply for a Victorian Carer Card?
It is free to apply for the card, applications can be made online or sent in by downloading the Carer Card application form or you can call the Carer Card team on 1800 901 958 .
Follow the link below to apply online or download the form.
Latest factsheet
Overnight stays for children in OOHC
Dear Kinship Carers.
As a result of new requirements related to the care of children in out of home care recommended by the Royal Commission into Child Abuse, it is now important that carers follow the guidelines in relation to childcare. However, it remains easy to secure childcare for overnight stays for children with family and friends. Working with Children Checks are not required for this. The attached policy, which has very recently been checked by DFFH, should be of assistance to carers.
This policy is relevant to carers attending Carer KaFE retreats. Whilst Carer KaFE is not able to arrange childcare it is acceptable for carers to use the grant they receive when accepted for attendance to a retreat to subside this sort of family/friend overnight stay.
Cheers
Anne McLeish
Director
Latest video
A new video from GPV/KCV on positive discipline
GPV/KCV is pleased to launch its video on positive discipline. It is a feature in the GPV/KCV campaign to ensure that physical punishment of children is made illegal across Australia.
The video is a reminder that positive discipline can work and should be viewed in conjunction with reading written materials on positive discipline.
Non-physical types of discipline for children and young people (booklet)
Reasons not to hit children (article)
Physical punishment in Australia (video)
GPV/KCV commends signing the petition to have physical punishment made illegal across Australia.
Latest wellbeing magazine
KCV Nutrition Guide
This guide has been developed by KCV in response to previous nutrition seminars.
The articles in this magazine have been selected to reflect the conversations that took place at those seminars.