ACWA is the NSW non-government peak body representing the voice of community organisations working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
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Free Coercive Control workshops run by CCWT for specialised DFV workers - new dates and locations just announced. ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐!
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ACWA has released two reports exploring issues related to the declining pool of suitable and available foster carers in NSW: https://t.co/cLQ0KiV6TO
IPART's preliminary findings for its OOHC costs and pricing review was released today and can be viewed here:
https://t.co/KGp8DUkJhd...
You can view ACWA's second IPART submission plus case studies developed by our member agencies here: https://t.co/MsQUs4uhgC
National Child Protection Week 2024 (1-7 September) is just around the corner. NAPCAN have designed an engaging program of free webinars to honour this year's theme, 'Every Conversation Matters'.
To register, visit: https://t.co/rVgLDmW7To
Yesterday BOSCAR releasedย a concerning reportย showing that NSW children are being criminalised for their disadvantage.
As a #raisetheage partner, ACWA supports Raise the Age NSW's response featured inย The Guardian: https://t.co/croJOAZi0k
โAn epidemic of unmet needs for children'
ACWA attends forum on ending homelessness for children and families: https://t.co/M0mKwHUItF
#homelessnessweek2024
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NSW Child and Family Peak Bodies Urge Government to Divert Funds to Family Preservation Initiatives
https://t.co/L41r51yzCg
We encourage all to set aside some time to read this critical report produced by @aifs_gov_au and @AusHumanRights. Funded by the @IanPotterFdn. Link to report: https://t.co/0u4H7v9xUw
An essential and sobering read for all those working in the child and family sector.
We're thrilled to announce that the fabulousย @lizzyhoocomedy will be theย MC for the ACWA 2024 Conference Gala Dinner on June 6. Join us for a fun night of live music, entertainment and ACWA Awards announcements: https://t.co/n45BF0LjXP
#acwa2024
๐ฐ ACWA Media Release
CEO of the Association for Childrenโs Welfare Agencies (ACWA), Maree Walk said the not-for-profit sector welcomed Minister Washingtonโs announcement of a six-month review into Out of Home Care... Read more: https://t.co/NJsR6YRgmJ
Team ACWA acknowledges #iwd as a day to reflect on how we can improve the experiences of all women, but in particular women of colour who unfairly encounter more discrimination than most.
Together we can change the narrative and ensure we #countherin and #inspireinclusion.
Great to hear from Jarrod Wheatley OAM from Professional Individualised Care (PIC) talking about the importance of centering relationships in all that we do in the child and family services sector.
"Our primary emphasis should be to build connections for a child."