In this special report by Marie Low, we take a look at the failing system of out of home care. After multiple damning reports, this week’s Federal Budget has left supporters of foster carers and those calling for reform of the out-of-home care system underwhelmed.
Kate Washington
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New England families and children’s services leaders meet with NSW Minister
New England family and child services leaders played a key role in a roundtable this week with NSW Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington.
Posted inAwareness Events
Thanking the people who make a difference for children in need
This week is Foster and Kinship Care Week, celebrating the carers who provide safe and loving homes for some of the state’s 14,000 children currently in the out-of-home care (OOHC) system
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Applications now open to join Disability Council NSW
Are you passionate about helping people live their best life? Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW.
Posted inGeneral News
Best Christmas gift is a home
As the new year approaches, the NSW Government is asking the community to give a brighter future to a child in need by becoming a foster carer.
Posted inDisability
Quiet Hours to be become the norm as Service NSW joins the trend
Services NSW has become the latest to add a Quiet Hour for the benefit of those with sensory disabilities like Autism.