OOHC Providers and Young People Invited to Participate in Upcoming National Youth Commission Public Hearings
The National Youth Commission (NYC) will be in Sydney from October 28 to November 14 to host a series of public hearings as part of its two-year National Inquiry into Youth Employment and Transitions. The public hearings will be held in four locations across Greater Sydney on the following dates: Sydney CBD: October 28-31 Parramatta: November […]
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Transitioning from OOHC: Professional Development Workshops With Iain Matheson
August’s Homestretch Symposium in Sydney highlighted the critical importance of transitioning from out-of-home care (OOHC) across both Australia and New Zealand, and the need for us all, whatever our roles and involvement, to strive for better outcomes. Being offered in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, these two one-day professional development workshops span transition preparation, extended care, relationship-based support, and accommodation. They […]
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Revised Joint Protocol Now Available
The Joint Protocol to reduce contact of young people in residential care with the criminal justice system has been revised to reflect changes to the service system since it was originally introduced in 2016. The latest edition, which can be downloaded here, has also undergone a design refresh. The Joint Protocol was prepared by the […]
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2019 NSW Youth Work Awards
ACWA was proud to be a sponsor of Youth Action’s 2019 NSW Youth Work Awards, which were announced at a gala ceremony held in Sydney on October 1. The NSW Youth Work Awards are an annual celebration of the exceptional work of youth services and youth workers in our state. This year’s event attracted more […]
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End of Year Regional Short Courses at CCWT
If you live regionally and are interested in treating yourself to an end of year learning experience, the following list of upcoming CCWT short courses might provide you with some inspiration:
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