Today’s media update leads with reported allegations by former workers and a former board member from Warrnambool community service organisation, Community Connections. There was also substantial coverage over the weekend of the human rights charter and sentencing.
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Residential care and human rights in the media Read More »
Today’s media update reflects Homeless Persons’ Week, with several reports highlighting impacts on children, youth and women.
Media focus on homeless children and youth Read More »
Today’s media update reflects a continuing focus on the sentencing survey recently launched by the Victorian Government (see previous media scan). The Protecting Victoria’s Vulnerable Children Inquiry, children’s health and proposed family law changes also feature.
Media continues focus on sentencing changes Read More »
Today social media brings many benefits as well as challenges, with technologies such as Facebook looming large in often sensational media coverage. With vulnerable children, young people and families, a key challenge is supporting the safe use of these technologies rather than preventing access and further entrenching disadvantage across the digital divide.
Facing up to Facebook promotes safe use of technology Read More »
