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25.01.2022 Online Practice Forum - Tuesday 22nd September 2020 Men’s Behaviour Change Programme (MBCP). The online session will discuss the principles and objectives of the Duluth Men’s Program exploring themes of Power and Control and the role of the Woman’s Advocate.... For more information and registration please click on this link 2020 Practice Forum Mens Behaviour Change Flyer > https://www.dvac.org.au//20/08/Sept-22-PF-Twba-Flyer-1.pdf
24.01.2022 R U OK?Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s a national day of action when we all remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. The message for R U OK?Day 2020 is:... 'THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?' For further details please see > https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day
24.01.2022 'Transphobic': One Nation slammed over attempt to ban gender fluidity lessons in NSW schools. Equality Australia has expressed concern about One Nation’s Parental Rights Bill. The Bill would amend the Education Act 1990 to make parents, not school’s ‘primarily responsible for their children’s understanding of gender and sexuality.’ The Bill is intended to prohibit schools teaching concepts of ‘gender fluidity’, if teachers are found to be teaching these concepts, their teachi...ng registration would be revoked. https://www.sbs.com.au//transphobic-one-nation-slammed-ove The AASW participated in a joint letter opposing this legislation, along with the so called religious freedom bills. We hear that One Nation has introduced a similar bill into the Federal parliament, and we will oppose it as well.
23.01.2022 Bill that could see immigration detainees have their phones confiscated passes lower house A bill that could see mobile phones confiscated from immigration detention detainees has passed the lower house of parliament. The proposed changes to the Migration Act would allow Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge to declare certain items prohibited and grant Australian Border Force (ABF) officials additional powers to search detainees.... Refugee advocates, Amnesty International and the Law Council of Australia have all rejected the push as an overreach of power that could lead to human rights breaches against detainees. Along with our opposition to mandatory detention, the AASW is against the punitive measures in this Bill that only serve to continue a tradition of human rights abuses targeting a vulnerable population. The AASW submitted our opposition to the Bill in June. > https://www.aph.gov.au//Legal_and_Constit/ProhibitedItems. > https://www.sbs.com.au//bill-that-could-see-immigration-de > https://www.sbs.com.au//we-re-not-criminals-asylum-seekers
23.01.2022 To celebrate Adult Learners Week (1-8 September 2020), the AASW is offering a 15% discount on all online courses for the month of September. Visit our online co...urse catalogue now to take advantage of this offer: https://bit.ly/32IuQ6G The discount is available until 11:59pm (AEST) 30 September 2020
23.01.2022 We are saddened by the death of the woman and have been advocating for the strong implementation of justice agreement in our ACT and NT election statements. The circumstances surrounding the death of an Aboriginal woman in police custody are being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command under supervision by the Coroner and Queensland's Corruption and Crime Commission. https://www.sbs.com.au//an-indigenous-woman-has-died-in-cu
22.01.2022 If not already, don't forget to register for next Wednesday's Child Protection Week Event hosted by Fotina Hardy and Chloe Warrell, co-convenors of the Child Youth and Family Practice Group. https://www.aasw.asn.au//child-youth-family-pg-hosting-a-c
22.01.2022 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women This day is a reminder that violence against women should never occur. It is a reminder that the world must continue to eliminate instances of violence against anybody, particularly women. United Nations >... www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/ Un Women > www.unwomen.org//what-we-do/ending-violence-ag/take-action
21.01.2022 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is held throughout September. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is asking Australia to get involved and help create awareness and the fight against prostate cancer. ... Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia with 20,000 men diagnosed and close to 3,300 deaths each year. The national event is used to raise awareness of the importance of mens health, and regular prostate checks. https://www.prostate.org.au/
21.01.2022 Medical groups are urging Greg Hunt to include climate change in 10-year health strategy. The joint statement is signed by groups also including the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Association of Social Workers. https://www.sbs.com.au//medical-groups-are-urging-greg-hun... AASW has signed this statement and is mentioned in the reporting again today.
21.01.2022 Indigenous children with hearing loss are getting help thanks to a new screening tool - SBS News Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have some of the highest rates of ear infection in the world, and it can often lead to hearing loss. But a new screening program is helping identify the problem much earlier, before it becomes permanent. Hearing Australia's national assessment program, which rolled out last year, found almost 500 Indigenous children suffered hearing... loss across 76 communities, with studies showing they are five times more likely to be diagnosed than non-Indigenous children. In Northern Territory communities, almost 90 per cent of children suffered from the infection, accounting for some of the highest rates in the world. https://www.sbs.com.au//indigenous-children-with-hearing-l
20.01.2022 The AASW and the Queensland and North Queensland Branches are currently preparing an Election Strategy for the Queensland State Elections coming up on 31 October. Election advocacy is an important part of any social advocacy movement as it provides an avenue for communicating with key decision makers and influencing policy agendas. In this 90-minute group consultation, we’ll be generating discussion around the following 8 key priorities to inform our Election Strategy. Me...ntal Health Family Violence Child Protection Homelessness Social Work registration Indigenous issues Aged care Refugee and people seeking asylum To participate and register for this consultation please see here > https://www.aasw.asn.au//queensland-north-queensland-branc
19.01.2022 Webinar: Mind the Gap - Bridging the disability digital divide This free event, hosted by Queenslanders with Disability Network on Friday 18 September, is for everyone interested in hearing about the ways people with disability are already using technology to stay connected, and to come together to ask the big questions about how we can use these positive experiences to bridge the disability digital divide in Queensland communities. For further information and to register see here > https://communitydoor.org.au//mind-the-gap-bridging-the-di
19.01.2022 Launch of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence The UN System’s 2020 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities, from 25th November to 10th December, has a global theme: "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!" https://mailchi.mp/cqu/16daysqcdfvr?e=13906b4055
19.01.2022 The AASW welcomes abstracts for the forthcoming AASW 2020 Symposium. To be held on Friday 6 November, the symposium was originally planned to be a face to face ...event in the NT Darwin but due to the unforeseen disruptions of COVID-19 the symposium will now move to an online format. The theme of our 2020 symposium is Promoting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Social Work. The symposium will bring together a wide range of professionals, key industry groups, and stakeholders across the health and human services to discuss and promote thoughts on social work practice and ideas that shape Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander social work culture, research and teaching, together with sharing key challenges and highlights facing our sector. We are pleased to announce that abstracts are now open and will close 5:00pm (AEST) Friday, 18 September 2020. For more information: https://bit.ly/2Z4UbqB
19.01.2022 Last days to register! S+G Legal Education Session - Legal Issues of Capacity in the Health Arena. Register here > https://www.aasw.asn.au//webinar-legal-ed-seminar-slatergo
19.01.2022 Child Protection Week - 6 - 12 September By promoting the value of children and focusing attention on the issues of child abuse and neglect, the objectives of Child Protection Week are to: raise the profile of all issues connected with child protection, including child abuse prevention, treatment, research, education, service provision and support for children, young people and families... create a statewide umbrella focus for child protection allowing government and non-government agencies to present a cooperative and coordinated community oriented campaign support and value professionals and volunteer child protection workers by providing 'best practice' training and a forum to exchange ideas and information offer a framework to recognise advances in the field, and thereby contribute to better outcomes for all children and young people, especially those who have been harmed or are at risk of harm. Events > https://childprotectionweek.org.au/events/ Campaigns > https://childprotectionweek.org.au/past-campaigns/ Child Protection Week > https://childprotectionweek.org.au/
18.01.2022 Indigenous Literacy Day On Wednesday 2 September, Indigenous Literacy Foundation are celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD), with their very first national, virtual Youtube Live Premiere event! This fast-paced, highly visual experience will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ first languages and highlight why learning in first language is key to improving remote Indigenous children’s educational outcomes.... For further information please see here > https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au//what-are- and here > https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/
17.01.2022 Vale Susan Ryan. Susan was responsible for the anti-discrimination legislation that has improved the lives of many. https://www.theguardian.com//feminist-trailblazer-susan-ry
17.01.2022 Dementia Awareness Month Dementia Awareness Month is the national flagship month for Alzheimer's Australia's community awareness activities. There will be events and activities held around the country to broaden understanding of dementia-friendly communities during Dementia Awareness Month. https://www.dementia.org.au/
17.01.2022 The AASW stands alongside QCOSS and QSHELTER asking the govt to rethink ending the moratorium on evictions during these ongoing challenging times. We recognise the need to balance support with economic growth however removing the moratorium has the potential to cause much disadvantage that could be avoided. https://www.qshelter.asn.au//2020_09-Media-Release-Evictio https://www.qcoss.org.au/government-refusal-to-extend-evic/
16.01.2022 Federal Government warned about rising risk of homelessness from COVID-19. 300 community groups have warned that if social housing is not invested in this year’s Budget, tens of thousands of people may face homelessness. Advocates from the Everybody’s Home Campaign, estimate that around 30,000 additional properties are needed to be built over a 4 year period. https://www.abc.net.au//government-warned-of-home/12709156 ... We are longstanding supporters of Everybody’s Home and have advocated on housing inour campaigns for budgets and elections
16.01.2022 Almost half of people who get 10 Medicare therapy sessions use three or fewer - SMH News Almost half of all people who get 10 annual Medicare-subsidised therapy sessions use just three or fewer, leading the Productivity Commission to call for an urgent review of the Better Access Scheme. It comes after the government announced in the October budget people would be able to access twice as many subsidised psychology sessions, taking the annual total to 20. The report was also c...ritical of the current GP treatment model, saying many people were not accessing the right treatments. The Productivity Commission report on mental health recommended the Better Access Scheme be "rigorously evaluated" as a matter of priority, as the drop-out rate showed many people were not accessing services that were right for them. https://www.smh.com.au//almost-half-of-people-who-get-10-m The AASW will reply to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry report on Mental Health balancing needs of AMHSWs working under Better Access with broader mental health sector.
16.01.2022 White Ribbon Day The White Ribbon Campaign aims to raise awareness among Australian men and boys about the roles they can play to prevent violence against women. The campaign calls for men across Australia to speak out and take an oath swearing never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. ... www.whiteribbon.org.au/
15.01.2022 Sharing our experiences of Social Work Practice during the pandemic 2020. Join us on- line to participate in a discussion with your colleagues about your experiences of Covid- 19. This will be an opportunity to talk about the challenges of practice from both your professional and personal experience, those of the consumer and the wider implications for Social Work.... Register here > https://www.aasw.asn.au//gold-coast-social-workers-practic
14.01.2022 Credentials Information Session: How to Apply 1:00pm - 1:45pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 9 December 2020 The AASW invites you to attend an information session between 1:00pm -1:45pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 that will provide instructions on how to create your credential application in the AASW Membership Portal.... This session will benefit social workers who are interested in an orientation to the application technology, as well as those who want to understand the purpose of each step in the application process. https://www.aasw.asn.au/even/event/credentials-how-to-apply
14.01.2022 Disability Action Week 13 - 19 September This year’s theme for Disability Action Week Access-ability making things better for everyone focuses on ways improving access in key areas of everyday life releases an enormous source of untapped creativity and potential that benefits not only people with disability but the whole community. For details of online events or activities being held, or to show your support and help raise awareness > https://www.communities.qld.gov.au//a...ll-abilities-queensla Access-ability - Making things better for everyone > https://www.communities.qld.gov.au//all-abilities-queensla See more
13.01.2022 Thousands die waiting for funds in already approved homecare packages - ABC News Despite a waiting list of more than 100,000, the Government has released just over half of the additional packages promised. The ABC has found some homecare providers are taking a third and more of care packages in fees. ... Department of Health figures show almost 30,000 people died in the past two years while waiting for a homecare package. https://www.abc.net.au//elderly-dying-on-the-wait/12622558 The AASW made a submission into the Royal Commission call for major reforms.
13.01.2022 Do you have a question for the Treasurer? Join QCOSS on Monday for their event - Queensland's economic response during COVID-19: what it means for the community sector.... Following the release of the COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review by the Queensland Treasurer, QCOSS will be hosting a not-to-be missed online event on Monday 14 September. For further information and to register please see here > https://www.qcoss.org.au/civicrm/
13.01.2022 WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Association will be facilitating 2 day workshops for women who have an intellectual disability across Queensland. The workshops aim to increase knowledge of rights and safety within relationships and organisations. Workshops will be developed and co facilitated by peer facilitators. During workshops, participants will be asked to contribute ideas as to how to make services safer and more responsive to their needs, and what types of resourc...es they think will be best to convey these messages (posters, check lists, video recordings, websites etc.) We will then be drafting resources and meeting with participants again in the New Year to make sure we have shared their messages correctly. These resources will be distributed later next year. Workshops will be held in: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Rockhampton. For further information and the referral form, please see below. Participants > https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/13126 Organisations > https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/13127 Referral Form > https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/13128
12.01.2022 Financial counsellors urge people to seek assistance ahead of JobSeeker, loan deferrals coming to an end. - ABC News Financial counselling services are trying to encourage people across the country, especially in Victoria, to get ahead of the ball and reach out for help before cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker take effect and moratoriums on evictions and rent deferrals end. The Federal Government is considering extending the JobSeeker supplement into next year but has made n...o announcements. https://www.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-jobseeker-sees-/12843610
12.01.2022 Mutual obligations resume, impacting the income of tens of thousands of Indigenous Australians - NITV News In the first month of mutual obligations resuming post-COVID measures there were 40,000 payment suspensions made against Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, 15% of the total suspensions against all who receive Centrelink payments. https://www.sbs.com.au//mutual-obligations-resume-impactin... Mutual obligation is a punitive system which disproportionally targets marginalised groups, the AASW would like to see it scrapped, particularly while the pandemic and related record unemployment continues.
12.01.2022 As their families bear the brunt of global warming, these students have joined the fight for climate action - SBS News A new generation of students is joining the fight against global warming after witnessing how family members in far-flung corners of the globe have been impacted by the ravages of climate change. Across Australia, tens of thousands of students have taken part in protests and strikes for climate action over the past 18 months. While the pandemic may have see...n climate action fall away from the public view, the students believe the economic recovery from the virus gives a great opportunity to invest in a sustainable future. Please see the full article here > https://www.sbs.com.au//as-their-families-bear-the-brunt-o The AASW attended last year’s School Strike for Climate and supports Friday’s day of action against climate change inaction.
12.01.2022 Human rights in action: Laws of consent and excuse of mistake of fact The Queensland Government is proposing new rape and sexual assault laws, and the proposed changes have sparked heated debate from organisations, academics and individuals who work with survivors of rape and sexual assault. QCOSS, in collaboration with Queensland Sexual Assault Network (QSAN) and the Women’s Legal Service (WLS) Queensland presented this session examining the changes on 7 September 2020.... This online forum, now available to watch on-demand, is an opportunity to learn more about these proposed changes. QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh facilitated a discussion with WLS lawyer Julie Sarkozi and QSAN sexual assault worker Ella Morter. The laws are discussed and debated from a human rights perspective. Please view the session here > https://communitydoor.org.au//webinar-laws-of-consent-and-
11.01.2022 Welfare groups say cuts to coronavirus supplements are having ‘corrosive’ impact on mental health - SBS News At a senate hearing on the coronavirus income support supplement, welfare groups have raised concerns that further cuts to supplement rates slated for December and March will significantly impact the mental health of people receiving income support and push more people into poverty. https://www.sbs.com.au//welfare-groups-say-cuts-to-coronav... AASW supports ACOSS’ Raise the Rate for Good campaign and will continue to advocate for income support payment levels that keep people out of poverty
11.01.2022 'Digital poverty': emergence of a new kind of poor - SMH As many parts of life move online as a result of COVID-19, those on the wrong side of the digital divide are being left behind. We have a new kind of poverty now - a digital poverty, From learning online to telehealth appointments and working from home, the families without computers, internet connections or technological knowledge can struggle. It adds another layer to the disadvantage, ... The Smith Family spoke to the students and families it supports to learn how the pandemic has shaped their lives, and found many remain disengaged from school, there is deep uncertainty about the future, and mental health is a significant problem. https://www.smh.com.au//digital-poverty-emergence-of-a-new
11.01.2022 Leading Reform webinar series - Fri 27 Nov 2020 10.00am - 12.00pm Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health: implications for Queensland. Join the Queensland Mental Health Commission and a panel of experts as we discuss the findings of the Australian Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health. ... For more information and to register please see here > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/productivity-commission-inquir
10.01.2022 COVID-19 lessons and learnings from our Victorian friends. Online Event: Wednesday 02 December 2020 - 2.00 - 3.00pm It is nearly six months since Queensland went through our COVID-19 lockdown but recent developments in South Australia remind us that we must remain vigilant and prepared in our response to the pandemic.... Join us for a discussion with Victorian social services sector colleagues to explore the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in their state. For more information and to register please see here > https://www.qcoss.org.au/events/qcoss-event-4/
10.01.2022 The AASW welcomes this inquiry and its broad understanding of the issues related to NDIS markets because social workers observe significant gaps persisting between the support that participants require and the services that participants are actually receiving.Our members’ experience of working within the NDIS is that there are three main limitations to the operations of the NDIS marketplace which are limiting Queensland participants’ outcomes. Please see the full submission > https://qpc.blob.core.windows.net//NDISIP029-AASW-Inquiry-
09.01.2022 International Day of Peace - Peace, Dignity and Equality on a Healthy Planet 2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together The United Nations' International Day of Peace - marked every year on September 21 - is a global day when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. ... https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace
09.01.2022 Australia's migrant support services buckling under pressure during coronavirus. A survey by the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre found that 90% of migrant/multicultural services are experiencing an increase in people seeking support due to covid-19. It also found that of those working with First peoples and in social/legal advocacy also experienced an increase in service demand. ACOSS are calling for a continuation of Jobkeeper for staff retention as community organisati...ons are under increasing financial pressure. They also advocate for the renewal of the Equal Remuneration Order supplementation, to promote equal pay in the sector. The AASW submissions to both the federal & QLD government highlight the need to strengthen supports for migrants in this pandemic. We will continue to work with ACOSS and QCOSS. https://www.sbs.com.au//australia-s-migrant-support-servic
08.01.2022 For our colleagues in Victoria - Calls for help surge as teens' mental health suffers in lockdown. Kids Helpline has experienced an increase of calls by up to a third, precipitated by the state’s hard lockdown and extended remote learning. Under a $50 million initiative the Victorian state government has announced that every state secondary school will have a dedicated mental health practitioner by the end of 2021. One barrier of many young people is hesitancy to access supp...ort for the first time via Telehealth as opposed to a face to face appointment. https://www.theage.com.au//calls-for-help-surge-as-teens-m This is the scheme that was to be implemented by the end of 2022, and has been moved forward. We will post this in the community hub and bulletin to inform our members who work in schools.
07.01.2022 Social workers welcome extension of telehealth The AASW has welcomed the announcement by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt of a six month extension to the temporary COVID-19 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) telehealth items. AASW National President Christine Craik said the telehealth scheme has been a lifeline for people needing to continue seeing their mental health social worker, while impacted by restrictions or needing to self-isolate.... For the full story please see here > https://www.aasw.asn.au//social-workers-welcome-extension- Thanks to the advocacy of the AASW and others, the Federal Government has announced the extension of telehealth for a further six months. The announcement includes a $2 billion top up to keep COVID-19 health measures going during the pandemic, with the additional funding ensuring that Medicare-subsidised telehealth and allied mental health services will continue until 31 March 2021. The Prime Minister's press release details all the measures contained in the announcement > https://www.pm.gov.au//2-billion-extend-critical-health-se
07.01.2022 NAIDOC Week - 8 - 15 Nov 2020 With this years theme of 'Always Was, Always Will Be' it is about celebrating the true history and we would love for you to be a part of the Queensland Branch’s acknowledgement. Each day this week, please check out the collective effort of Branch Members to celebrate NAIDOC Week. ... 'What we can learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture' *********************************************************************** Today (Fri 06 Nov) I listened to the wisdom and knowledge from social workers presenting at the AASW Conference who challenged us as non First Nations social workers to unpack our own privilege, to challenge dominant discourses around race and oppression, to dig deep in decolonising our practice, our thoughts and values and ways of knowing and embrace and value Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. The importance of connection to land, to history and to story, and it reminded me of the complicity of social work in perpetuating oppression not only historically but currently, so how do we all actively, purposefully and genuinely work to change this, to have the courage to stand up against systemic oppression and racism, it starts with me, you and us. Fotina - Co-convenor - Child Youth and Family Practice Group
06.01.2022 Without accountability there is no justice for my mother's death in Australian police custody. - Apryl Day for IndigenousX At least 440 First Peoples have died in police custody since 1990. Despite this, no police officer has been convicted. The coroner found that police failed Tanya Day, a Yorta Yorta woman who died in police custody. The coroner said that she was not treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity of a human being. Tanya Day’s daughter Apryll i...s advocating that ‘Governments across Australia must put an end to police brutality and racism and commit to independent investigations of deaths in custody.’ Full story > https://www.theguardian.com//without-accountability-there- The AASW recognises the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system and has written a submission in response to the Aboriginal Justice Agreement in the NT. We want to elevate the voice of Aboriginal people and social workers in our future endeavours.
06.01.2022 Update on the AASW social work registration campaign. State elections are key opportunities for the AASW to engage with political parties to promote the statutory registration of social workers. The AASW is expecting the report on the Inquiry into Social Work Registration Bill in South Australia to be presented to the Parliament this month. We will provide more information as it comes available. Meanwhile we welcome the response from the Queensland Labor Party indicating thei...r interest in meeting with the AASW. We will follow up with the Deputy Premier the Hon Stephen Miles and organise a meeting to demonstrate our shared commitment to supporting high professional practice and standards. https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/13179
05.01.2022 Blue September Blue September is a month dedicated to raising awareness of the risks that cancers pose to men. The campaign encourages men to stay diligent about their health and helps to raise funds for world-class research into the prevention, treatments and ultimately cures for some of the most common cancers affecting men. http://blueseptember.org.au/
05.01.2022 Universal Children's Day - 20 Nov Universal Children's Day is observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day
05.01.2022 Last chance to register!! Closes at 5.00pm today. The AASW and the Queensland and North Queensland Branches are currently preparing an Election Strategy for the Queensland State Elections coming up on 31 October. Election advocacy is an important part of any social advocacy movement as it provides an avenue for communicating with key decision makers and influencing policy agendas. In this 90-minute group consultation, we’ll be generating discussion around the following 8 key ...priorities to inform our Election Strategy. Mental Health Family Violence Child Protection Homelessness Social Work registration Indigenous issues Aged care Refugee and people seeking asylum To register please contact Rachel on [email protected] and for additional information please see here > https://www.aasw.asn.au//queensland-north-queensland-branc
03.01.2022 Observed on September 10th, every year, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. For further information please see the following websites: > https://www.qmhc.qld.gov.au///world-suicide-prevention-day > https://www.iasp.info/wspd2020/... > https://www.who.int/mental_health/prevention/suicide/wspd// See more
03.01.2022 Aged care royal commission hears number of quality checks on aged homecare providers has declined - ABC News Documents reveal 181 aged homecare quality reviews were done between April and June 2019. The number fell to 24 reviews between July and September this year.... Millions of dollars more was allocated for hiring more assessors and to improve monitoring. The AASW submitted to the Aged Care Royal Commission earlier in the year and we continue to call for better oversight of the sector. https://www.abc.net.au//aged-care-royal-commissio/12621568
02.01.2022 World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 Nov Created in 2000 and commemorated every November 19 (in synergy with the Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child), the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse is an annual global awareness campaign to create a culture of prevention of child abuse. The World Day serves as a focal point for many governmental and nongovernmental bodies, institutions, organisations and networks, educators, experts, professional...s and parents to rally a collective stand for zero tolerance of abuse and violence against children. https://www.comminit.com//world-day-prevention-child-abuse
02.01.2022 Release of report on survey findings: On the proposed trial to extend payments to Foster Carers until young people in their care turn 21. PeakCare and the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is pleased to release the report on our survey findings: On the proposed trial to extend payments to Foster Carers until young people in their care turn 21. See the Survey Results Here > https://peakcare.com.au//Survey-report-trial-extension-of-
02.01.2022 World Kindness Day The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realise we are citizens of the world. As world citizens we have a commonality, and must realise that if progress is to be made in human relations and endeavours, if we are to achieve the goal of peaceful coexistence, we must focus on what we have in common. https://www.theworldkindnessmovement.org/
01.01.2022 Bradyn Dillon inquest told ACT child protection system operating in same conditions as at the time of his death - ABC News Inquest into the murder of 9-year-old Bradyn Dillon in the ACT in 2016 has found that child protection services have not changed in the years since his death. A child protection worker has been questioned over her involvement in the case, stating lack of resources and experienced staff are contributing to failures in the system. https://www.abc.net.au//b...radyn-dillon-inquest-tol/12915744 Child protection services across the country need to be better resourced in order for staff to be able to do their jobs properly. Children’s safety to be a feature of the register social work campaign. However it has been noted that the article does not mention the profession of Child Protection worker.
