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Social Policy
Creating a sustainable carer pool for Australia’s out-of-home care children
The future of Australia’s out-of-home care children is looking more promising following the Victorian government’s initiative on pumping $128 million into the out-of-home care services. To create a sustainable carer pool remains a challenge for those working towards a better living environment for these children. Katie Hooper, CEO of Foster Care Association of Victoria shares…
28 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Focus on Indigenous healthcare needs to build momentum
National Close the Gap Day - an initiative to promote the healthcare needs of Australia's Indigenous communities - has come and gone for this year. However, industry groups around the country are urging the government to "make every day a Close the Gap Day". The overarching purpose of the annual event is to highlight the…
24 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-Up: Danny Lester
Danny Lester is a proud Aboriginal Man with family connections from the Singleton, La Perouse and Orient Point communities. The Lester Family has a rich and valued culture that has been taught through generations, he is one of four children. Danny is the CEO of Aboriginal Employment Strategy. Boss Magazine voted him on the BOSS list of 2012…
3 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Enhancing diversion for young people at risk of youth justice involvement
By Julie Edwards, CEO, Jesuit Social Services* Diversion has been a defining feature of youth justice systems throughout Australia for several decades. While experience and evidence have shown us the positive impacts that diversion can have, there are still major challenges in maintaining support for this approach. By way of some background, diversion is an…
28 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
CALD communities underutilise crisis services
Australia's crisis services are among the best in the world. Yet, with 200 languages spoken throughout the country, ensuring equal access for non-English speakers remains a tremendous challenge. In the lead-up to the National Emergency Relief Summit, we had the chance to speak to Eva Hussain, CEO at Polaron Language Services about providing access to…
24 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
The pantry to the welfare sector
In the last financial year Foodbank Australia has experienced an 11% increase in community groups seeking food assistance. In the lead-up to the National Emergency Relief Summit, we had the chance to speak to Gerry Andersen, CEO at Foodbank NSW about the reasons behind the rising demand, what families are most affected and the biggest…
4 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Prevention not punishment: Helping young offenders getting their life back on track
Trevor Summers is the program manager South West Youth Services (SWYS) at Mission Australia. We had the chance to speak to him about youth crime prevention, community education and the importance of collaboration between different stakeholders. Can you tell us about the Youth Crime Prevention Program (YCPP) and what led to the initiative? Trevor Summers:…
3 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-up: Commissioner Alasdair Roy
Alasdair Roy is the Children & Young People Commissioner (CYPC), within the ACT Human Rights Commission. Alasdair believes that it is important for children and young people to have a say in decisions that affect them. “I think that the best way to find out what anyone really thinks about something is to ask them…
30 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-up: Professor Peter Saunders
Emergency situations are traumatic to anyone who experiences them. However, it is the most vulnerable members of society that are affected the most. According to studies by Professor Peter Saunders, Research Chair at the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, 14% of Australians are unable to raise $2000 within a week in a case of emergency. …
24 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Social Policy
Privacy Reform: Towards more transparency in personal information handling
The passing of the Privacy Amendment Bill 2012 will have a significant impact on all facets of operations for Australian businesses. The new legislation will have major effects on the handling and control of personal information and use of company databases. At the heart of the reforms, the new Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) will mean…
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