What’s New at ACWA: August Update
Welcome to our latest ‘What’s New at ACWA’ newsletter. It’s been a while since we provided a full update on what’s been happening at ACWA. The first half of the year has proved to be both productive and challenging on a number of fronts with much achieved and some exciting initiatives in the wings! Read […]
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CCWT New Short Courses 2022
Looking for professional development? Search the Key Learning Areas to find our latest CCWT short course dates. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our Essential Courses page or use our Plan Your Learning tool. CCWT is here to help you with your professional learning and development needs. If you have any questions, please don’t […]
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Online safety resources for carers and children & young people in care
ACWA is pleased to announce the completion of its national project – funded by an online safety grant from the eSafety Commissioner – to co-design and develop resources aimed at raising awareness of online safety among children and young people in care and their caregivers. The resources include a series of short videos for children […]
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COVID-19 Sector Information Hub
Amid the evolving COVID-19 situation, ACWA has compiled the following links to information, advice and resources that are specific to our sector. We will be regularly updating this page as new information comes to hand. Department of Communities and Justice Information The COVID-19 Guidelines for Residential Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) Settings and Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) […]
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Vale Morri Young
We are very sad to announce the recent passing of Morri Young OAM, CEO of ACWA from 1986 to 1997 and one of our strongest supporters thereafter. Morri began his a career as a social worker in the child protection system, with the then Department of Community Services (DOCS). He became known for his passionate […]
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