Kate Alexander

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Profoundly important research. Thank you to Ben Mathews and his extraordinary team for gold standard work that tells the truth about children in Australia. Our work matters #acms @BenMathews9

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Work that makes the best difference. Be inspired by the courage of children and families; be hopeful about the skill and compassion of child protection caseworkers. Thank you Shark Island for the care taken, the light shone and the humanity captured @sharkislandAUS @SBS @facsnsw

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

“Good things happen in here”. This little movie is a guaranteed tear jerker. Watch how DCJ is helping young men in custody to help others and get a whole lot of love in the process https://t.co/SuI3QIUmAD. @facsnsw

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Watch how a father’s love and a DCJ caseworker’s determination combine to honour the wishes of two extraordinary children. 2020 Shining a Light on good practice https://t.co/wc5jb6yaZb

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

DCJ has just launched new Practice Standards. We listened to children and families and put them first. The Standards set the highest expectations for upholding the rights of children.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Taking home the DCJ Mary Dimech Award for Multicultural Practice – The Hunter Multicultural Project works hand-in-hand with refugees to help them settle safely into their new home in the Hunter. Belonging, help and kindness creating safety for all children in NSW.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

@CLAN_AU @MCT_DG @facsnsw Thanks for reaching out. Keen to get your views on our new Caseworker Development Program - we will talk next week.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Our impressive Aboriginal Outcomes teams have won the 2020 DCJ Purposeful Partnerships Award for their contribution to our world-class Caseworker Development Program. From day one our new caseworkers are informed by culture to work alongside Aboriginal children and families.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Congratulations Sandy Pilon, announced as the winner of the 2020 DCJ Minister’s Award for practice leadership. Sandy manages Tweed Heads CSC. For over 30 years she has worked tirelessly and passionately for children. Sandy is an outstanding leader, respected far and wide.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Brilliant news! Wirrimbirra has won the 2020 DCJ Inspiring Aboriginal Practice Award. Wirrimbirra is a family preservation service in Dubbo; developed from the ground up by Aboriginal practitioners. Innovative and exciting – culture leads the way

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Gladys Arizabaleta, winner of the DCJ Excellence in Permanency Practice award has been helping kids for almost 20 years. Gladys never gives up. She relies on a never ending stock of compassion, persistence & skill - children reap the rewards. Thank you for the difference you make

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Hats off to Kate Child, Nowra CSC for winning this year’s DCJ Excellence in Practice Award. Kate’s work with young people is second to none – so far she has helped more than 130 leaving care. Kate is warm, persistent & skilled in creating plans that set young people up for life

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Today DCJ launches a world class caseworker development program. All new caseworkers will be supported through the 17 week course which includes in field coaching. It’s a whole new approach to developing skill, confidence and competence. Children will reap the rewards.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

All of us have a role in keeping children safe, now more than ever. We are here for children

[Dept of Communities & Justice @facsnsw]

Keeping kids safe and families connected is our top priority. Families & children are experiencing extra stress & pressure at this time. There's help out there.
Call us:
Child Protection Helpline 24/7
13 2111

Kids Helpline
1800 551 800

In an emergency call 000

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

‘Before my caseworker Joel came along, I felt like I had to step up and be the man of the house’. Watch how Joel supported Jalil, aged 14, to be a kid again, reconnecting him with love, family, safety and belonging. Watch the full length video here: https://t.co/zysiWyR1Ze

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

‘Every child needs to know who they are and where they come from — even if they can’t live with their parents.’ DCJ is changing the way we work with carers and families. Watch this story to see how guardianship creates permanency and stability for children.

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

@DcjTenant @facsnsw @garethjward Hi Lauren. Thanks for reaching out. As a first step, please contact our Housing Contact Centre on 1800 422 322 or email [email protected]

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Shining a Light 2019 is out now - stories about practice that puts children at the centre. Be inspired by Jayda: “I am not nobody. I am not just another kid in the welfare system who’s had a crappy life. I am somebody.’ https://t.co/dbv4fDhuOt @garethjward @facsnsw

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Nicole Lee stealing the show at Day 2 of the DCJ Practice Conference. “Women with disabilities are more stuck” - thank you for such clear, strong, courageous practice advice Nicole. You inspired 900 practitioners to do better in working with domestic and family violence @facsnsw

[Kate Alexander @kate_osp]

Hats off to our Trevor Bale, winner of the Minister’s award for outstanding practice leadership. Congratulations Trevor - you make sure children are at the centre of every phone call to and every response from the NSW DCJ Child Protection Helpline @garethjward @facsnsw