Berry Street

We believe that children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Happy International Non-Binary Person's Day!

At Berry Street, we acknowledge the rich diversity of gender and celebrate our staff and service-users who do not identify with a binary gender.

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

@halcionandon The best email would be [email protected]

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

@halcionandon Our services are for all victim survivors. Our Northern Specialist Family Violence Service (NSFVS) can be reached on 03 9450 4700 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. For those outside of the Northern Metropolitan area, we can also provide information about services in other areas.

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

@halcionandon If you don't live in one of those areas we would still suggest contacting @safestepsFV via [email protected] or 1800 015 188

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

@halcionandon Hi @halcionandon, our services are operated through Orange Doors in Northern Melb & Western Vic. If you live in one of those areas we'd encourage you to contact our programs via the details on our website: https://t.co/9KNY30aLRp

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Informative and poignant insights were shared yesterday at the inaugural #LeadingChangeinFamilyViolence Symposium.

The event demonstrated the immense commitment the sector is making to improve family violence practice, from all sides.

#FamilyViolence #FamilyViolenceVictoria

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Magistrate Therese McCarthy, Jocelyn Bignold, CEO of @McAuleycsw and Dr Allison Cox, Director of Berry Street Take Two discussed current innovative family violence practices implemented in their areas of work following the reform agenda.

#LeadingChangeinFamilyViolence

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

250 professionals have come together today for the #LeadingChangeinFamilyViolence Symposium. We’ve heard from @VickiWardMP, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, who has just announced Strong Foundations, which sets out 5 key areas for reform for the years ahead.

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Berry Street staff and teams across Victoria stand in solidarity with the #YesVote. ❤️🖤💛💙💚🤍 We support the #VoiceToParliament. Read why: https://t.co/4MAMipVfzk

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Here at Berry Street, we’re seeing more women and children fleeing family violence ending up homeless than ever before.

We need to build enough public housing to ensure that all Victorians have a safe home.

#WorldHomelessDay #EverybodysHome

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Congratulations and good luck to the outstanding Berry Street #residentialcare workers, leaders and teams who've been nominated for awards at #ResiROCKS! 🌟 Thank you for the huge efforts you make every day to support the children and young people in our care. 💛💪 @CFECFW

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Berry Street is proud to support @vicfostercare and Kinship Carers Victoria in bringing awareness and much-needed advocacy to raise the rate of the carer allowance in Victoria. ✍️

Sign the petition: https://t.co/tiMxO9c86w

[World Homeless Day 10th of October @HomelessDay]

Early intervention – it’s a must
This session aims to emphasise the critical role of identifying and addressing the factors that contribute to homelessness at an early stage.
The session will explore successful models and evidence-based practices that demonstrate the effectiveness of early intervention strategies in reducing child and youth homelessness.

Natalee O’Brien - National General Manager Youth Services | The Salvation Army @salvos
Stephen Nash - CEO Kids Under Cover @KidsUnderCover
A/Prof. David MacKenzie - Upstream Australia. University of South Australia @UniversitySA
Michael Perusco @MPerusco - CEO Berry Street @berrystreet
Cindy Young - Senior Manager of Services at Conflict Resolution Service, ACT

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@Daine_Burnett @CatholicEdWA @DanWood1974 @LinaBertolini @Blakey2308 @mitchxtgt @stkcps @sachadoepel @hartsally2 @dbrown1919 Thanks for sharing! @BSEMaus

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@GreenwayParkPS Thanks for sharing! @BSEMaus

[Early Childhood Australia @EarlyChildAust]

Panel on child information sharing in practice, facilitated by Marie Howard, with:
➡️Amy Furse, @berrystreet
➡️Georga Simmons, @UnitingVT
➡️Melissa Ryan, @VicCouncils

Developing a culture of champions for child safety & self-care for professionals.

#ChildhoodSafetyMatters

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

Recently, we told you about Harper*, who was placed in foster care after experiencing trauma at home.

Thanks to our kind supporters, Harper is now living safely with her mum. ❤️👩‍👧

Find out more about the impact a donation to Berry Street makes: https://t.co/8aDNhQlJVG

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

The Berry Long Run is a challenging but rewarding ultra-marathon, with tons of support every step of the way.

🌲This year, it's taking place in the rough terrain of the Lerderderg State Forest and the Great Dividing Trail on 12 August.

Get involved: https://t.co/aO7ylLBPPF

[Berry Street @berrystreet]

This year's @naidocweek theme is ‘For our Elders’. We understand that Elders have had, and continue to have, a key role in nurturing, protecting and leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander countries, cultures, and communities. #NAIDOC2023 #ForOurElders