17 April 2018
Introducing A New Champion For Aboriginal Young People
April 17, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed respected reconciliation advocate Justin Mohamed as the new Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People. A proud Gooreng Gooreng man from Bundaberg in Queensland, Mr Mohamed has spent much of his career working in the Aboriginal health and sport sector, improving outcomes and connections to culture for Aboriginal people, […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Looking Out For Siblings In Out-Of-Home Care
April 10, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is introducing a new program to ensure siblings in out-of-home care remain together or in contact wherever possible. The Keeping Connected program is the first of its kind in Australia and is aimed at maintaining the bond between siblings by ensuring they are kept together when in care. On average, 75 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Recognising The Protectors Of Vulnerable Children
April 9, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is getting ready to celebrate those who work every day to protect vulnerable children and families in Victoria. Nominations are now open for the Victorian Protecting Children Awards – previously known as the Robin Clark Protecting Children Awards – with all Victorian child protection workers, foster or kinship carers eligible. Minister […]
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Working With Perpetrators To Address Family Violence
March 31, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping to protect families by keeping perpetrators of family violence accountable and in plain sight. Two years on from the findings of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced $7.36 million for a new case management model – never before trialled in […]
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Giving Children With A Disability A Fairer Go
March 27, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting hundreds more children with a disability by bridging the gap while they wait to enter the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced $9.7 million to fund an additional 741 Early Childhood Intervention Services places for Victorian kids, giving them support ahead […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Recognising Victoria’s Early Childhood Heroes
March 26, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is gearing up to celebrate the work of Victoria’s childcare sector through the 2018 Victorian Early Years Awards. Now in its 13th year, the awards recognise the best and brightest of those in the early childhood sector and acknowledge the crucial work they do to support our littlest Victorians. Minister for […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Furthering Behavioural Change To Keep Families Safe
March 20, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is protecting victims of family violence by boosting programs that encourage perpetrators to change their attitudes and behaviour. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced the release of a new and enhanced men’s behaviour change program model, alongside more than $9.1 million for additional places in men’s behaviour change […]
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Getting Kinders Refurbished And IT-Ready For The Future
March 19, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping kindergartens expand and refurbish their centres and giving them access to the latest technology. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced funding was available for Victorian kindergartens to help those that need minor infrastructure improvements or a boost to their IT capabilities. Applications for the 2018-19 Children’s […]
Encouraging More Girls To Take On The Guiding Adventure
March 16, 2018
More girls from regional areas, culturally diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds will be encouraged to become girl guides thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Youth Affairs Jenny Mikakos today announced Girl Guides Victoria will receive $1 million over the next four years to establish new groups with a focus on increasing diversity within their […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Increasing Support For Sexual Assault Victim-Survivors
March 15, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening support for sexual assault survivors to ensure their needs are met and their voices heard. Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos today announced an additional $417,000 to support victim-survivors of sexual assault. It includes more than $270,000 for sexual assault service CASA House to recruit more staff. CASA […]