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The Commission for Children & Young People - an independent agency committed to protecting vulnerable children and young people.
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined February 2013
RT @ruokanyday: Our research shows those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing. Still, many Austral….
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RT @AusHumanRights: National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has penned an opinion piece on accountability for child safety and wellb….
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Australia at a 'turning point' for broken Working with Children Check system
abc.net.au
As a nation we have been here before on catastrophic child safety failures and we will be here again unless the rhetoric is finally replaced by action.
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A test of political courage: Yoorrook’s final reports demand action, not amnesia
theconversation.com
The Yoorrook Justice Commission reports are powerful and historic. But the question remains: will they change anything?
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Police apologise for 'confused' Working with Children Check case as Victoria launches review
abc.net.au
Louise Van Loon went to the police seeking help to protect children. They took out an intervention order against her.
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Prue Bentley interviews Acting Principal Commissioner Meena Singh on alleged abuse in childcare for ABC Statewide Drive
abc.net.au
Join us to get up to speed on the latest news, with great music and a few laughs for good measure.
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Victoria's Commissioner for Children calls for national approach to Working with Children Checks
abc.net.au
Victoria’s Acting Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People Meena Singh says child care regulators need more resources and has called for a national approach to Working with Children...
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10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings via @ConversationEDU.
theconversation.com
Recent horrific allegations of sexual abuse in early childhood education and care centres could be a turning point for Australia. Here’s what needs to happen next.
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Investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres – advice and support for families of affected children
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ACT becomes first jurisdiction to raise criminal age to 14, breaking with punitive national trend #RaiseTheAge #YouthJustice.
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Media Release: New research builds case for different approach to children in the legal system – our statement on new @SACVic research out today
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'Less Than 1 in 300': Children Aged 10 to 13 Represent a Small Fraction of Criminal Cases in Victoria – new report from @SACvic out this morning
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Children's commissioners urge federal youth justice reform ahead of First Nations conference in Alice Springs
abc.net.au
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been urged to convene national cabinet to address First Nations deaths in custody and incarceration, as justice leaders, experts and community voices meet today in...
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First Nations Commissioners and Guardians unite to urge governments to stop failing Aboriginal children and young people.
nit.com.au
Australia's leading First Nations child advocates are calling on Federal and State Governments to step up and protect children and young people's human rights at a national youth justice conference...
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Thousands join Walk for Truth as Yoorrook Justice Commission truth-telling inquiry concludes
abc.net.au
A Yoorrook Justice Commissioner has reached Victorian parliament after walking 500 kilometres to mark the closure of Australia’s first formal Aboriginal truth-telling inquiry.
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How Australia's states and territories are grappling with youth crime
abc.net.au
Youth crime is a hot-button issue across Australia, but figuring out just how big a problem it is and what can be done to reduce offending is complicated and often divisive.
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Former Magistrate says jailing teens won't solve youth crime
abc.net.au
Two teenagers alleged to have been involved in a machete brawl at Northland shopping centre were on bail at the time of the attack.
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Young Australians role in family violence in focus at national conference via @ABCaustralia.
abc.net.au
The number of young Australians enduring and perpetrating family violence is in sharp focus at a national conference this week.
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National children's commissioner wants governments to 'act on evidence' from child protection reports, inquiries – includes comment from Victoria's Acting Principal Commissioner, Meena Singh
abc.net.au
The national children's commissioner wants a cabinet minister for children and is calling on governments to "act on evidence" from child protection reports. This comes after the ABC exposed that...
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