KIN works to share information and work with other organisations to:
- Promote kinship care – it delivers excellent outcomes for the children and is the only form of out-of- home-care that keeps the child within its biological family
- Highlight programs and research that document the outcomes of kinship care
- Advocate on behalf of kinship carers to ensure that their views are central in any discourse about kinship care
- Support KIN members in their endeavours related to kinship family care
AusAlert Test on All Phones on Monday 27 July at 2pm
Virtually every phone in the country will blare an emergency siren at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July as part of the first Australia-wide test of a new national warning system called AusAlert.
The warning system will be deployed to prepare Australians for fires, floods, terrorist incidents or health emergencies – but it has raised questions about regional access and the risk it poses to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.
Podcasts Series - Understanding changes to the Children, Youth and Families Act
Dear Listeners,
In March this year some important changes were made to the Children, Youth and Families Act in Victoria. Over time they will bring about some important effects on out-of-home care in Victoria.
We commend this podcast to you and look forward to ongoing discussions about how Victoria continually improves the way we approach child protection.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
Dear readers,
There is some good news for families in the Australian federal budget. As more detail becomes available we will keep you informed.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director
Dear readers,
Please read this document carefully. It lists budget initiatives included in the 2026-27 Victorian state budget. There is considerable assistance for vulnerable families contained in this package of initiatives.
Cheers,
Anne McLeish, OAM
Director