Screen-free Week 5-11 May
GPV/KCV supports Screen Free Week and encourages families to take action during this week to limit screen time.
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
The 24th GPV/KCV Board is in place
The Board includes kinship carers and grandparents who are not raising children 24/7. This ensures that decisions made and priorities set are considered from the point of view of t
Relationship Australia’s tips for supporting yourself and others through loneliness
As loneliness comes into the spotlight it is important that we all do whatever we can to redress it, not only for our own sakes but also for those close to us and in our community.
GPV/KCV congratulates Orygen on becoming the first Australian organisation to join World Health Organisation (WHO) Youth Council
Orygen has become the first Australian organisation to join the World Health Organisation (WHO) Youth Council: a global network harnessing the insights and expertise of young peopl
A new video from GPV/KCV 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
GPV/KCV supports Victoria’s battle to secure more funding for Victorian government schools
The Victorian Government has rejected the Federal Government’s offer to increase its share of public-school funding from 20 to 22.5 per cent. (This would amount to the loss of
GPV/KCV Meets with Minister Blandthorn
On 17 July 24 the Board of GPV/KCV met with Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson. The discussion covered a broad range of
GPV/KCV says the Victorian Government backflip on youth justice is shameful!
Like many other organisations, GPV/KCV has in the past urged the Victorian Government to raise they age of criminal responsibility to 14 years of age. In doing so we are mindful of