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Child Protection Reforms in effect
The NSW Government has introduced new legislation as part of the Safe Home for Life reform package to strengthen our child protection system so that every child in NSW has a 'Safe Home for Life'. The Child Protection Legislation Amendment Act 2014, which was passed in...
Be a mate for children and young people in care!
According to the National Standards for Out-Of-Home Care (2011) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, children and young people are entitled to opportunities to live a full life and participate in decisions which affect their lives, during...
Action Learning – A Case Study
A key to successful Action Learning implementation is choosing an appropriate project. Since this reflective learning technique is aimed at identifying best practice and practice improvement, it is best used for large projects where project outcomes are somewhat...
70:20:10 – how can I do it?
Research is conclusive on the benefits of adopting a 70:20:10 approach to learning, and many organisations have taken the leap in adopting this learning model. However, for many organisations it remains a minefield of how to actually move from traditional methods of...
Building better relationships with clients of other cultures
Last year, the Multicultural Unit at Community Services delivered a number of ‘train the trainer’ sessions for organisations aiming to develop their staff’s skills and knowledge in culturally reflective practice. Never heard of CRP? Well, it’s not a new concept, but...
