Tag: Community Services
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Victorian Schools Hire Social Workers to Tackle Violent Youth Crime
New Approach to Youth Safety in Victoria A bold new measure from the Victorian government aims to curb violent youth crime by placing trained social workers directly in schools. In a pilot program spanning 20 government schools, the initiative seeks to identify risk factors early, connect students with essential support, and foster safer, more inclusive…
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Swinburne dispute leaves 50 kinders without a home
Community Kindergarten at Risk in Melbourne A much-loved community kindergarten near Swinburne University is facing an abrupt shutdown after a high-stakes dispute between the university and the government. Local families, educators, and Stonnington Council say more than 50 toddlers and babies could be left with nowhere to go, jeopardizing a vital early-learning service that has…
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Invercargill Park Cleans Up After High Winds Topple Trees in Carnage
Massive cleanup underway in Invercargill parks Invercargill residents woke to a city transformed by last week’s ferocious winds, which ripped through parks, toppled trees, and pulled roots from the soil. Local council workers and contractors have been working around the clock to clear debris, assess safety risks, and restore public spaces that are essential for…
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Centacare exits NDIS services after 40 years in Queensland
Centacare ceases NDIS-funded disability services after 40 years in Queensland Centacare, the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane’s social services agency, has announced it will cease providing its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)-funded disability services this year, after four decades of operation. The decision, described as financially unsustainable, ends an era of support for hundreds of people…