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Disadvantaged need better access: Out of School Hours Care
New research shows very few children from disadvantaged communities are using OSHC services Karen Bevan, Director of the Social Justice Unit writes On Monday the Social Justice Unit released new research that shows children from very low-income families are vastly under-represented in the use of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC). The Commonwealth Government makes [...]
Read more...Deep and decent debate needed about children at risk
Last night (Tuesday March 6), the SBS Insight program aired a child protection special, looking at the difficult question of if and when to remove vulnerable children and young people from their families. It was a deep and thoughtful discussion. Burnside’s Acting Director of Operations, Linda Mondy, was present for the filming of the show. Linda [...]
Read more...Ross and Rob
Lachlan was three years old when he landed on our doorstep. It was a Monday evening. A car pulled up and I wandered outside and these two guys, one very large and one very tall, got out. They lifted this little thing from the back seat. It was Lachlan. He didn’t know what was going [...]
Read more...Today and Tomorrow: Child-led Research
A few months ago we featured the ongoing work of the Child-led Research project – including some fantastic research projects that the children were working on. The original story is available here. Tonight, after four months of hard work, children from the Child Led Research program are sharing their research with the Commissioner for Children [...]
Read more...The consequences of poverty and hardship
Consequences of poverty and hardship on our most vulnerable children, young people and families NSW has the undistinguished honour of having the largest population in Australia of children and young people who are under the care of the Minister. Over 17,000 children and young people, in fact. The number of children isn’t just reflective [...]
Read more...Lloyd and Joyce: Children make a house, a home
For Joyce and Lloyd Sutherland, what makes a house a home is their children. Back in 2005, the caring couple found their house felt empty after their children had grown up and established homes of their own. A friend recommended they consider foster care with UnitingCare Burnside. Six years and 11 children later, [...]
Read more...Jayden – “Good with the Bad”
10 weeks ago, Jayden told us his story – of his family, his relationships and his music. Today we’re pleased to feature his debut music video ‘Good with the Bad’. Lyrics: You have to take the good with the bad Smile when you’re sad Love what you got but remember what you had Always [...]
Read more...Linda Mondy: Inspire hope, build resilience, speak truth to power, be thoughtful.
Linda Mondy holds a Masters in Social Work and has worked in senior roles for UnitingCare Burnside since 1993. She is currently Acting Director Program Development and Operations, and looks after out-of-home care for the organisation. We asked her to answer a few questions… What has changed in your 18 years in out-of-home care? The [...]
Read more...Vulnerable children and young people in the media
Vulnerable children and young people in the Media – some highlights Karen Bevan, Director Social Justice at UnitingCare Burnside, was interviewed by ABC Radio Dubbo on the ‘…because children matter’ campaign. You can check out the interview here. On ABC’s The Drum, Daniel Feher highlighted the increasing numbers of children and young people on remand [...]
Read more...Jacqueline Williamson – “children are happiest when connected to family”
Jacqueline is the Head of Fundraising & Development with First Housing Aid & Support Services, a leading homeless charity in Northern Ireland. She is also the founder and Chairperson of the charity ‘Kinship Care Northern Ireland’. Jacqueline is a Clore Social Leadership Fellow this year and is currently in Australia hearing about our approach to [...]
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