The announcement, which brings the state in line with the rest of Australia, has been welcomed by the for-purpose sector.The NSW government is extending state support …
Advocates are now urging New South Wales and Queensland to commit to extending state care The social sector is celebrating a major advocacy win with the Victorian government…
Australia’s largest social impact bond will provide $6 million of stable housing for young people leaving care to prevent them falling into homelessness.The COMPASS …
Advocates hope Victorian foster children will no longer face the threat of homelessness once they turn 18, with the state government extending state care to 21 years. …
Changes to child protection legislation in wake of the child sexual abuse royal commission will impact the way charities and not for profits deal with children and prompt…
There has been a renewed push in Victoria to extend the age of care for foster children from 18 to 21 years, as a new survey indicated three quarters of Victorians supported…
Paul McDonald is the CEO of Anglicare Victoria, which delivers out of home care and family support to vulnerable children, young people and families. He is this week’s Changemaker.…
Child welfare agency Anglicare Victoria has issued a public apology over claims of abuse of young children in its care, saying it is devastated by the incidents highlighted…
The plight of unaccompanied minors who sought asylum in Australia and have turned 18 as of January 1 remains uncertain – unable to work, attend school or even…
A new Anglicare Victoria report has found that single parents on parenting payments are sacrificing their own health so they can afford to heat the family home and put a good…