GPV/KCV supports initiatives in the 2026-27 state budget which deliver benefits to families
A number of budget initiatives are directed towards the wellbeing of children across Victoria and are in line with priorities identified by GPV/KCV.
Victoria gets free public transport in fuel crisis
The Allan government announced on Sunday that it would make all metro and regional V/Line trams, trains and buses free from 31 March until the end of April.
KCV congratulates Minister Blandthorn on initiating two landmark reforms
Two landmark pieces of legislation passed the Victorian Parliament this week which remove the strict time-limit for Family Reunification Orders, as well as creating a nation-leadin
Victoria’s kinship carers are perplexed by the lack of support for vulnerable children
Read this article and weep for those carers who are raising children with high end needs. Whilst recognising that the NDIS needs to be changed, we do not believe it should become a
The decision to close Parentline is wrong
GPV/KCV joins with other critics condemning the closure of the parentline service after 25 years of service to Victorian parents and carers
‘They’ve engaged a barrister!’ Parents of high-needs children say Labor is waging lawfare over disability support
Read this article and weep for those carers who are raising children with high end needs. Whilst recognising that the NDIS needs to be changed, we do not believe it should become a
More assistance for carers and children
For a long time now GPV/KCV has called for financial assistance for kinship carers that will assist with travel costs for children in their care. Therefore, we congratulate the Vic
2025-26 Victorian State Government budget news
Where funds for protecting vulnerable children, helping with the cost of living and education will be allocated for the forthcoming financial year
GPV/KCV applauds Sweden’s move to reduce “screen learning”.
Moves taken by Sweden to replace books with computers has had a negative effect on learning experiences of children and young people. So 15 years later they are reversing this tren
Victorian Government accused of failing to address educational challenges for children in care
According to a recent report from the Commissioner for Children and Young people (Vic.) in 2023 children in out-of-home care were being expelled at five times the rate of other chi