Latest News & Information

Dear Listeners,

In March this year some important changes were made to the Children, Youth and Families Act in Victoria.  Over time they will bring about some important effects on out-of-home care in Victoria. 

We commend this podcast to you and look forward to ongoing discussions about how Victoria continually improves the way we approach child protection.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear Readers,

You may wish to have a look at the camps and respite resource that KCV has recently been updated. You may still be able to access these camps for the upcoming school holidays.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

A resource for Victoria’s kinship carers

Dear Readers,

KCV’s newest Resource booklet lists a series programs funded by the Victorian Government which carers are able to access.  

We commend this resource to you and urge you to take up the supports and programs on offer.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear Readers,

There is some good news for families in the Australian federal budget. As more detail becomes available we will keep you informed.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear readers,

Please read this document carefully. It lists budget initiatives included in the 2026-27 Victorian state budget. There is considerable assistance for vulnerable families contained in this package of initiatives.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear Readers,

This information about the KCV Navigating difficult conversations resources draws your attention the three resources available for you to access on this topic on the KCV website.  Do have a look at them if you have not already and share the links with people who might need to know about them.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear Readers,

This flyer draws your attention to the resources on the KCV website that are most often opened.   Do have a look at them if you have not already and share the links with people who might need to know about them.

Cheers,

Anne McLeish, OAM
Director

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

GPV/KCV is pleased to launch its first video talk. This subject is one already causing chat amongst kinship carers. It is expected that this video will also foster the sorts of conversations that lead to shared and positive outcomes from each chat we have – no matter with whom or where or about what.

Cheers,
Anne McLeish OAM
Director