Grandparents Carers Research

The Lotterywest funded research, led by Wanslea and conducted by Edith Cowan University and Curtin University, includes surveys of grandparent carers.

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

It was so fantastic seeing so many interested people at the launch of the WA Social Research Network yesterday #wassocialresearch @simonemcgurk

[Western Australian Council of Social Service @WACOSS]

This week is #ReconciliationWeek2019 and a chance to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements. WACOSS advocates for Reconciliation and stands beside First Nations people and their communities. Read about events happening this week: https://t.co/GvQWeKXIyM

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Today is the launch of the WA Social Research Network by the Hon Minister Simone McGurk. It is exciting to be part of four collaborative projects sharing expertise and creating change in WA. #wasocialresearch@davidcoall @ecuresearch

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Fantastic news! The Greens have released a plan to support Grandparent carers #fairerfutureforgrandchildren #rachelsiewert https://t.co/ctaX8PBswN

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

TENEKA Knuckey believes her life would be very different if not for her grandmother. Join our campaign to support grandcarers #afairerfutureforgrandchildren https://t.co/qJ82pUGv5U

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Wanslea fights for a fairer future for our grandchildren. Read about the journey of two grandparents - https://t.co/3VXuFISUy6
#fairerfutureforgrandchildren

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Wanslea, in conjunction with grandparent carers and Sen Dean Smith, are starting an advocacy and lobbying campaign to coincide with the upcoming Federal Election. You can sign a letter to send to your federal member - https://t.co/fmyOyLtvYa

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Happy World Social Work Day #WSWD19
World Social Work Day is when we celebrate and recognise social workers as champions for social justice, self-determination and human rights.

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Grandcarers : Lawyer calls for greater legal support. LAWYER Gabrielle De Roberto sees a desperate need for greater support for grandcarers. She has been providing probono legal advice through Wanslea for four years. https://t.co/Rs77ZBFtVa

[Jen Gray @jenniemgray]

‘Everyone should do their fair share of paid and unpaid work...it is a crock of shit that boys can’t do the same work as girls’. We were lucky to hear your words of wisdom @JaneCaro #accidentalfeminist

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Grandparent carers offer love and safety to their grandchildren. They need better support to sustain themselves in this essential role.

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Grandcarers: Rockingham grandmother grateful for support - read the Community Newspaper story here - https://t.co/S6qWnUXWgI

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Grandcarers: Rockingham grandmother grateful for support - read the Community Newspaper story here - https://t.co/S6qWnUXWgI

[Dean Smith @DeanSmithWA]

The @abc730 exposé was on last night. Grandparents raising grandchildren is an important and often overlooked community issue that places enormous strain on these wonderful care givers. https://t.co/ns8rGgDEQR #auspol

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Our Grandparents Carers Research project will be featured on ABC 7.30pm Report tonight with Leigh Sales. Hear from ECU researcher, Dr David Coall, Senator Dean Smith and grandparent carers @abc730 @DeanSmithWA

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Wanslea received some very generous back to school donations for our grandparents looking after their grandchildren in full-time care. Thanks to Dean Smith for accepting the donations and all those who donated. @DeanSmithWA

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

The Wanslea Grandparent Carers research project have had a fantastic response to the Community News story about school donations for grandchildren. Thanks Sen. Dean Smith @DeanSmithWA for offering to accept the items and to all those who donated.

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Back to school challenging time for grandcarers. Hear from our Senior Social Worker. https://t.co/mroUvh9kDu

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

Wanslea Senior Social Worker, Wendy Ayres said “They’ll put off paying a bill so they can buy a couple of things from the school book list.” Liberal Senator Dean Smith is collecting donations of vouchers for school items, such as shoes. Drop off point-48 Ventnor Ave West Perth.

[Grandparents Carers Research @Wanslea1]

The Grandparents Carers research project has been extended until the end of March 2019. We still need more surveys completed. The link is https://t.co/bVtBBa2wvS

[Debbie Kilroy - Lawyer #FreeHer @DebKilroy]

Let’s stop imprisonment of Aboriginal women for non payment of fines We’re campaigning to have 100 Aboriginal women released After donating plz email AG Hon John Quigley [email protected] & demand the discriminatory laws be repealed urgently https://t.co/l9Q7U4WGXa