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Date published: Thursday 18 January 2018
Category(ies): News
Baptcare applauds kinship care changes in VictoriaThe Victorian Government has announced a new model for kinship care for children in out-of-home care after Baptcare research and advocacy highlighting serious problems with previous arrangements. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Vibrant charities sector on alertThis week saw the launch of the annual Australian Charities Report, along with two announcements that have alarmed the sector about the Government’s future intentions. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Family law changes introduced in ParliamentThe Government has introduced into parliament two bills changing the Family Law Act to implement policy announcements included in the 2017 Budget. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Government guarantees community housing financeMichael Sukkar, Assistant Minister to the Treasurer with responsibility for housing has announced the details of how the Government’s promised housing bond aggregator will work. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Domestic violence orders to be enforceable interstateFederal and state governments have agreed that domestic violence orders issued in any state or territory will now be automatically recognised and enforceable nationally. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Aged Care Diversity Framework announcedThe Federal Government has published its Aged Care Diversity Framework aimed at ensuring that community diversity is recognised in care service design and delivery. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Second home care packages report releasedToday the Department of Health released data for home care packages for the period 1 July to 30 September 2017. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Inquiry recommends a national compensation schemeThe Parliament’s Inquiry into Establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia has tabled its report. The recommendations include a national compensation scheme to help support victims. Read more
Date published: Friday 8 December 2017
Category(ies): News
Drug testing dropped by Government to get changes throughThe Federal Government has dropped its controversial plan to drug test welfare recipients in order to get the remainder of its welfare reforms through the Senate. Read more
Date published: Tuesday 17 October 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Poverty – it’s everybody’s problemNational peak body Baptist Care Australia has chosen Anti-Poverty Week to warn Australians of the risk of ignoring our current poverty crisis and calls for action to end child poverty. Read more
Date published: Monday 16 October 2017
Category(ies): Media release
Grandmas and aunties at risk of violence while caring for kidsThis National Carers Week, Baptist Care Australia highlights alarming new research which shows the extent of violence experienced by carers and children involved in kinship care placements in Victoria. Read more
Date published: Monday 16 October 2017
Category(ies): Media release
How much do we care for older Australians?On UN International Day of Older Persons this Sunday 1 October, Baptist Care Australia challenges Australians to have a serious debate about the future sustainability of aged care funding. Read more