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Social Policy
Which areas of welfare are in most need of reform?
Australia's welfare system is a complex framework of income support payments and supplements, which is aimed at helping the population in times of need. The Reference Group on Welfare Reform (RGWR) said the the Department of Social Service's cash transfer payments to individuals and families are the largest component of the nation's social support system,…
25 Aug 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Enabling effective supervision-training for community sector workers
One of the key challenges for supervisors and senior practitioners in the welfare and community sectors is to ensure that supervisees are offered individualised and non-directive supervision development training. In the lead up to the Australian Community Workers Conference and Exhibition 2014, we had the chance to speak to Dr Elizabeth Riley, Counsellor & Clinical…
11 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Young Queenslanders with disabilities to benefit from housing scheme
Construction has commenced on a new disability housing complex in Queensland, providing more tailored accommodation for those in need in the state. The latest Youngcare project - which is also working to provide more "age-appropriate" housing for disabled youth in other states and cities - is based on a government-funded site in Wooloowin, Brisbane. A second Brisbane…
2 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-Up: Kerryn Boland
Ms. Kerryn Boland is the NSW Children’s Guardian and A/NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Children’s Guardian is an independent statutory authority. Its regulatory functions relate to out‑of‑home care, voluntary out-of-home care and adoption services. It also regulates the employment of children under 15 years of age in the areas of entertainment, exhibition,…
5 May 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation | Social Policy
Give Australia’s out-of-home care young people a better education
Young people in disadvantaged circumstances often have poorer education outcomes than the general population. Every year, at least 100,000 children and young Australians access homelessness services (AIHW, 2012). Indisputably, this would have an impact on their education and their future. Brian Smyth King, Executive Director of Learning and Engagement from NSW Department of Education and…
2 May 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Realising the potential of restorative justice – Billy’s story
Throughout its decade-long working history in Victoria’s Youth Justice Group Conferencing space, Jesuit Social Services has facilitated hundreds of improved outcomes for young offenders and their victims. For Glen McClure, the organisation’s Youth Justice Group Conferencing Coordinator, few stories have resonated as deeply as that of Billy (not his real name). By the age of…
22 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Social Policy
University attitude: the key to creating a secure campus environment
Kathleen Baty is the CEO of SafetyChick Enterprises, whose mission is to change the way Personal Safety is marketed to women. Kathleen has been a featured speaker at a number of global events, including the National Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Conference (ATAP), in addition to being a regular contributor on The Today Show. She…
17 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-Up: John Rogerson
John Rogerson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) in 2008. He has been with the ADF since October 1994 as General Manager (Operations), and was appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Director of the Foundation’s Good Sports program in 2000. During this time, the Good Sports program expanded from a research…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Educating and empowering young people in the justice system
Last week, key state government representatives and youth justice organisations came together at the 5th Annual National Juvenile Justice Summit, and joined in discussions on emerging developments in juvenile justice, including intervention, diversion and rehabilitation programs, risk assessment and risk management training for staff working in the youth justice and community workforce, Indigenous youth programs, education…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Making mental health a crucial part of student welfare
University students are perhaps one of the most stressed demographics in any country. The constant pressure of assignments and exams, an ever-increasing loan debt and the notion that their entire future is on the line can really stack up. If the proper care and attention is not provided for these often vulnerable individuals, they can…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
