‘More to be done’ to prevent infant and child mortality in NSW Community & Social Data from 2005 to 2019 show ‘clear variations’ in the risk of a child in NSW dying by region and across different socio economic groups.
Multi-million dollar settlement for mistreatment of 1,200 youths in NT detention Friday July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Young offenders who were detained in Don Dale have received a share in a $35 million settlement from the Northern Territory government.
New Victorian child safety standards to improve responsiveness to abuse and misconduct allegations Monday July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social From July 1 new child safety standards will apply to 50,000 Victorian organisations that provide services and facilities to children and young people.
Defence extends timeline for confidential abuse reports Monday April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence ADF personnel have an extra year to report complaints of abuse under the Defence Reparation Scheme. COVID-19 has played a role in the extension.
Promoted Elevating excellence on the Thai-Myanmar border Thursday April 9, 2020 By Kiah Consulting Sponsored As part of the latest event in the Kiah Consulting Elevating Excellence program, Kiah Consulting managing director John Glenn introduced a member of the program…
Promoted From the APS to human trafficking – Mechelle Moore on her journey Friday March 20, 2020 By Kiah Consulting Sponsored Making a difference can mean different things for different people. It can be helping a neighbour, supporting a charity, or volunteering at the local Salvation…
New appointment to disability inquiry amid call for commissioners to stand down Monday September 16, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Roslyn Atkinson has been appointed as the seventh commissioner for the disability royal commission, as disability advocates have threatened to boycott the inquiry. The first…
Defence takes 'no wrong doors' approach to reporting abuse Monday August 12, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Defence's policies and procedures surrounding abuse must be trauma-informed and should foster a reporting culture, according to the Defence Force Ombudsman. The…
Federal ICAC case strong, despite anti-bribery measures Monday April 27, 2015 By Stephen Easton Features Anti-corruption processes across key federal entities, led by the Australian Federal Police, have been enhanced in recent years in response to major foreign bribery cases.
