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New book gives Hope to children affected by family violence

New book gives Hope to children affected by family violence

By Mark Bretherton | 13 April 2021 | Media Release

Tuesday 13 April 2021 A new picture book launched today in Melbourne aims to help children build resilience and recover from family violence, so that they understand they are not to blame – and are not...

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Australian-first youth justice program promises dramatic reduction in re-offending

Australian-first youth justice program promises dramatic reduction in re-offending

By Rosanna Wilson | 31 October 2019 | Media Release

A model with more than 40 years of evidence in reducing youth justice reoffending, Functional Family Therapy – Youth Justice (FFT-YJ), will now run in Victoria until June 2021 after an additional $3.2 million of funding...

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Orange Door will open a new era in keeping women and children safe from violence

Orange Door will open a new era in keeping women and children safe from violence

By admin | 4 October 2018 | Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday 4th October 2018. Anglicare Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement that a new Orange Door support and safety hub will be established in...

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Art competition launch to showcase children’s creative talents as part of Reconciliation Week

Art competition launch to showcase children’s creative talents as part of Reconciliation Week

By admin | 31 May 2018 | Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 28th May 2018. Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be showcasing their art work in Gippsland as part of the Reconciliation Week Children’s Art...

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Encouraging the next generation of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to dream big

Encouraging the next generation of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to dream big

By admin | 15 May 2018 | Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 15th May 2018. An academy encouraging the next generation of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to dream big will be launched in Melbourne this...

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Budget fails on welfare and housing, keeping most disadvantaged trapped in poverty

Budget fails on welfare and housing, keeping most disadvantaged trapped in poverty

By admin | 9 May 2018 | Media Release

Wednesday, 9 May 2018 The Federal Budget has ignored the plight of the most disadvantaged Australians by failing to increase welfare benefits or tackle the nation’s homelessness crisis. Anglicare Victoria chief...

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