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Deb Tsorbaris is the CEO of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, the peak body for child and family services in Victoria.

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Choosing change

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 13th February 2023 -  There is a common thread that often runs through referrals to child and family services and it's something we can fix if we choose to. 

Australia needs a plan to combat the effects of emergencies on children

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -  Australia needs a fit-for-purpose framework to address the effect of emergencies and disasters on children, argues Deb Tsorbaris.   

Twelve Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  In her final column for the year, Deb Tsorbaris gives a list of 12 Christmas wishes for vulnerable children and families doing it tough. 

Intervening early to prevent criminalisation of children

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 21st November 2022 -  Why is raising the age of criminal responsibility still a contentious topic? 

We can’t ignore the data on children any longer

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 24th October 2022 -  The onus is on the Albanese government to take the urgent action required to better protect our children, writes Deb Tsorbaris.

Foster carers are changing lives but they need more support to do so

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 26th September 2022 -  The economic and social arguments for investment in foster care are too great to ignore, and investment in growing and sustaining foster care is urgent, writes Deb Tsorbaris. 

Children and young people must be part of the solution to climate change

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 22nd August 2022 -  We know that children and young people are experts on the matters affecting them, and should be consulted as such, writes Deb Tsorbaris.

Affluent but unequal: how the urban-regional divide is affecting Australian children

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 25th July 2022 -  Australia might be one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but that doesn't mean everyone has access to the same support and services, writes CFECFW’s Deb Tsorbaris.

It’s good that children’s mental health is finally being addressed – but there is more to do

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Thursday, 30th June 2022 -  Despite immense progress in the space, infant mental health remains comparatively unaddressed and often poorly understood, writes Deb Tsorbaris.

Government intervention can help vulnerable children

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Monday, 23rd May 2022 -  Earlier and structured intervention by government to help protect vulnerable young people would be a welcome preventative measure, writes CFECFW’s Deb Tsorbaris.

Youth and child homelessness matters, why aren’t we doing more about it?

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Wednesday, 4th May 2022 -  Affordable housing for young Australians falling through the cracks is possible with greater federal investment, argues Deb Tsorbaris.

Protecting our children in chaotic times? We need more than a national framework.

Opinion

Deb Tsorbaris, Wednesday, 23rd March 2022 -  Deb Tsorbaris argues that a new child protection framework has admiral intentions, but falls short in addressing Australia’s post-pandemic economic reality.
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