Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Monday, 7th November 2022 - The announcement, which brings the state in line with the rest of Australia, has been welcomed by the for-purpose sector.The NSW government is extending state support for young people…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 25th November 2020 - Advocates are now urging New South Wales and Queensland to commit to extending state care The social sector is celebrating a major advocacy win with the Victorian government announcing…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 7th November 2018 - Australia’s largest social impact bond will provide $6 million of stable housing for young people leaving care to prevent them falling into homelessness.The COMPASS program, developed…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 25th September 2018 - Advocates hope Victorian foster children will no longer face the threat of homelessness once they turn 18, with the state government extending state care to 21 years. While most…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th July 2018 - Changes to child protection legislation in wake of the child sexual abuse royal commission will impact the way charities and not for profits deal with children and prompt a review …
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 22nd May 2018 - There has been a renewed push in Victoria to extend the age of care for foster children from 18 to 21 years, as a new survey indicated three quarters of Victorians supported the reform.…
Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th September 2017 - Paul McDonald is the CEO of Anglicare Victoria, which delivers out of home care and family support to vulnerable children, young people and families. He is this week’s Changemaker.…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 3rd July 2014 -
Child welfare agency Anglicare Victoria has issued a public apology over claims of abuse of young children in its care, saying it is devastated by the incidents highlighted in the…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 16th January 2014 - The plight of unaccompanied minors who sought asylum in Australia and have turned 18 as of January 1 remains uncertain – unable to work, attend school or even volunteer…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 1st June 2012 -
A new Anglicare Victoria report has found that single parents on parenting payments are sacrificing their own health so they can afford to heat the family home and put a good meal on…