11 April 2018
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 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Overhaul To Keep Kids Safe Around Pools And Spas
April 6, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government will establish a comprehensive register of all household pools and spas across the state as part of a major regulatory overhaul to keep kids safe. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced the mandatory register today, and regular inspections to ensure pool and spa safety barriers are effective and working properly. Too […]
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 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Recruiting The Next Generation Of Maternal Health Nurses
March 27, 2018
More families with young children in regional Victoria will have extra support with a boost in the number of nurses and midwives to gain qualifications as Maternal and Child Health nurses. Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced 77 nurses have been successful in applying to the 2018 Maternal and Child Health (MCH) […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Early Childhood Education
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
Tapping Into Child Health Tips And Advice On Your Phone
March 23, 2018
Victorian families will be able to access the latest parenting tips, advice and guidance at just a touch of a screen, with the release of a new interactive smartphone app. The Andrews Labor Government today launched the free MCH App – developed by Victoria’s trusted Maternal and Child Health Services – which gives families access […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Early Childhood Education
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 […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
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 […]