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Recognising children as victims of crime in their own right

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 19th April 2021 - We need to invest in specialist child focused services that address the healing and recovery of children and young people who are victims of crime, writes Deb Tsorbaris, CEO of the …

What Trauma-Informed Means in Practice

Contributor, Tuesday, 31st July 2018 - A trauma-informed model implemented throughout an organisation, can support a culture of child safety, writes MacKillop Family Services ahead of a two-day seminar exploring The…

Child Protection Changes to Impact Charities and NFPs

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th July 2018 - 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 a review …

Church Healing Council Disbands, as QLD and NT Join Redress Scheme

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 - The group coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the child sexual abuse royal commission has concluded its work after five years, on the same day Queensland and Northern …

Child Safe Organisations: Prevention and Practice Beyond the Royal Commission

Contributor, Thursday, 1st March 2018 - It is critical that the lessons learned from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse do not fade with time, writes MacKillop Family Services ahead…

It’s Time to Take Responsibility – #MeToo

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th February 2018 - Now is the time for professional associations and individuals to educate themselves on what they need to do to be ready, writes the Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) ahead of…

Social Sector Urges Action in Wake of Royal Commission Findings

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th December 2017 - The social sector has urged Australian institutions to commit to systemic change in wake of the findings from the child sexual abuse royal commission, as concerns are raised around…

Fighting Against The Culture Of Disbelief And Denial

Cathy Kezelman, Thursday, 7th December 2017 - As the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse comes to a head, a series of articles have been published by Australian media to cast disbelief over the …

Shining a Light on Faith-Based Governance

Wendy Williams, Friday, 20th October 2017 - The governance challenges facing faith-based organisations are coming under scrutiny in an upcoming conference set to coincide with the delivery of the report of the Royal Commission…

Royal Commission Recommendations Focus on Religious Confessions

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 15th August 2017 - The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has released widespread recommendations on changes to the Australian criminal justice system including…

Young People Feel Unsafe in Residential Care

Wendy Williams, Monday, 19th December 2016 - The majority of young people in residential care do not feel safe and believe “drastic changes” need to be made to improve their safety, according to a new report. The Royal Commission…

Government Announces Child Sexual Abuse Redress Scheme

Ellie Cooper, Friday, 4th November 2016 - The federal government has announced a 10-year redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, including access of up to $150,000 for each claimant. Minister …

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