The Specialist Practice Resources are a valuable tool for practitioners, but do not replace the Child Protection Practice Manual, which is a step-by-step operational tool to help with day-to-day procedures. They have been designed as a useful guide to help practitioners deal with the particularly sensitive issues and situations when working with vulnerable children and...

The best interests case practice model provides a foundation for working with adolescents and their families, whilst touching on areas such as social media, home life and cultural differences. Specialist practice resources provide additional guidance on: information gathering, analysis and planning; action; and reviewing outcomes in cases where specific problems exist or with particular developmental...

On 30 April, the Victorian Government began an extensive consultation process on the future of social housing in Victoria, as part of its commitment to develop a new housing framework better suited to our communities’ needs.

The Victorian Government recognises that some young people require particular support and intervention to do well in life. This is ideally provided early in life and early in the occurrence of a problem. However, the current service system is complex and difficult for young people and families to navigate. By promoting and facilitating a more...

The purpose of this discussion paper is to invite comment from industry on innovative ways of delivering government payments and collecting and sharing required information such as customer income details. Each year the Australian Government delivers more than $100 billion in payments through the Human Services Portfolio. As highlighted by the Prime Minister in November...