This elder abuse report, written by Child Family Community Australia Senior Research Officer Adam Dean, Elder Abuse: Key issues and emerging evidence, provides an overview of elder abuse in Australia. Summary Elder abuse is a multifaceted and often hidden form […]
NSW Budget 2019-2020
The NSW Budget 2019-2020 was handed down on June 18 and we were there to check out the latest announcements impacting on the charities and nfp sector. The Budget highlights include: $13.9 million over four years to establish an Ageing […]
UN releases new disability strategy
Disability inclusion is not only a fundamental human right, it is “central to the promise” of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the annual conference on the Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which began […]
Connect Sydney free training in June
The City of Sydney, through their Connect Sydney training program are offering two free training sessions in June. Managing challenging behaviours training Increase your skills and confidence in managing difficult client behaviours. The underlying issues that often contribute to difficult […]
Young Australians’ attitudes to violence against women and gender equality
This report presents key findings from a survey on young people’s attitudes towards gender equality and violence against women. This report has been released by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS). The report explores the attitudes of young […]
Reporting child abuse and neglect resource
The Australian Institute of Family studies has released a new resource sheet which provides information to service providers and practitioners working in the child, family and community welfare sector on how to report suspected child abuse and neglect. It defines […]
Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The Australian Institute of Family Studies is hosting a FREE webinar to discuss how service organisations can work with Aboriginal communities to increase accessibility for First Nations families through a collaborative community approach. In Australia, there is a large gap between […]
Child Safe face-to-face training
A Working With Children Check is mandatory in NSW for all people working in child related organisations. The Office of the Children’s Guardian offers free child safe training sessions for people working or volunteering in child related organisations in NSW. […]
Assistive Technology Webinar
NDIS is holding a live webinar to discuss Assistive Technology (AT) and how to include it in your NDIS plan. In this webinar NDIS will answer your questions and discuss recent improvements to the AT processes. Read more and register: […]
Report – Review of the National Disability Agreement
A recent Productivity Commission study found that a new National Disability Agreement between Australian governments is needed to ensure the wellbeing of people with disability, and their families and carers. In 2008, the Australian and State and Territory Governments agreed […]