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GPV/KCV calls for support for the petition to have the HECS system fixed
Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan has sponsored a petition for all citizens to sign in support of all our young people. Some facts from last year: Over a million Australians saw their HECS debt grow faster than it was being repaid The government received more money from HECS debts than it did from [...]
The National Kinship, Permanent & Foster Care Conference 2024
https://www.nationalcareconference2024.com.au/ Should you have any questions about the Conference in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact our Conference Managers. Think Business Events Address: Level 1, 4 Anderson Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 Australia Email: NCC@thinkbusinessevents.com.au Phone: (+61) 3 9417 1350
Fundraisers are for extras, not essentials! Fully funded public schools NOW
Public schools in Victoria are massively under-resourced. Parents, it’s time to take action! Sign up to the For Every Child campaign at foreverychild.au Follow/like Parents Victoria and For Every Child on Facebook and Threads, and share our posts with your networks Contact Federal & State Education Ministers and your local MP (more details on our [...]
Millions of Australians set to get boost in welfare payments from Centrelink
Those on the age pension, disability support pension and carer payment will pocket an extra $19.60 for singles and $29.40 for couples combined each fortnight, come 20 March. The maximum rate of the pension will go up to $1,116.30 for singles and $1,682.80 for couples each fortnight, when including the pension and energy supplements. People [...]
KCW 2023 – A message from KCV Director Anne McLeish
The second report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission focuses on the past and ongoing systemic injustice experienced by First Nations communities within Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems.
Summary of Yoorrook Justice Commission Report
The second report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission focuses on the past and ongoing systemic injustice experienced by First Nations communities within Victoria’s child protection and criminal justice systems.
Grandparents — are we expecting too much? – ABC Radio Program Parental as Anything
Grandparents do so much for our kids. But not every family has a Nanny or Pop in their life. And even when they do, keeping the peace can be tricky. How do you celebrate the joy grandparents bring to your family, while still forging your own path as a parent? How do you ask them [...]
End physical punishment of children – protect Australian children
1,133 people have signed this petition to end physical punishment of Australian children. In 1979, Sweden was the first country in the world to prohibit all physical punishment of children, including in the home. As of September 2022, 63 countries, including New Zealand, have done the same. Lawmakers in these countries listened to the experts [...]
A Message for Kinship Carers from Anne Mcleish
Director, Kinship Carers Victoria Here is a message for Kinship Carers from Anne Mcleish, Director of Kinship Carers Victoria. It’s our chance to raise awareness of the incredible role kinship carers play in children’s lives and communities across Victoria. Join us in celebrating the important role Kinship Carers and the workforce play in our community. [...]