Compact between Queensland Government and NGO Sector


 The Futures Forum of which PeakCare is a member has been working with various government departments on a compact. This was signed off recently by members of the Futures forum and is currently with cabinet. The Compact will have a work plan and a monitoring system to ensure that we all live up to our expectations. Follow link to read about the Compact....
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CENTRE OF PHILANTHROPY & NONPROFIT STUDIES


 An e mail discussion group to solve issues concerning the Standard Chart of Accounts for Queensland Nonprofit Organisations is now operating. QUT’s Centre of Philanthropy and Nonpropfit Studies is hosting the list as part of its resources to assist nonprofit organisations to implement the new chart of accounts. E mail your details to join by sending a request to dyo@qut.edu.au or visit https://olt.qut.edu.au/bus/dyo/index.cfm?fa=displayPage&rNum=1856978
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Peakcare Submission to the Queensland Budget Process


 PeakCare has promoted family well being as a top priority for the Queensland Government budget spending in the next financial year as we believe that too many children and young people are entering the tertiary system due to a shortage of family welfare programmes.
There are numerous early intervention and prevention programmes which support families and which have been evaluated to be successful in keeping children out of the tertiary care system. The current statutory system in Queensland is overwhelmed by sheer numbers and children are in danger of being worse off than if they remained out of care. If the numbers of families entering the Care system are reduced then better services can be provided for them. The attached paper has been presented to the Department of Child Safety, Minister Keech and Treasury.
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Human Resources Reference Group


 The Human Resources Reference Group held its first meeting 12 December 2008. All member organisations are welcome to participate. Next meeting Thursday 14 February 2008 starting at 9.30 am and located at 17 Ross Street, Paddington. Teleconference facilities will be available.
For minutes of first meeting please follow link below.
Please click here for Minutes of the Human Resources Reference Group Meeting

PeakCare Queensland's Discussion Paper Series 2001 - 2007
PeakCare Queensland is proud to present the complete popular discussion paper series on CD.
 This is a vital resource for all child protection workers, Universities and social work students, departmental and NGO staff.
The CD contains all the papers from the discussion series with Foreword by Clare Tilbury all in one easy to read place.
Papers include:

  1. Directions in Out of Home Care: Challenges and Opportunities - February 2001

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  2. Strengthening Families to Protect Children - July 2002

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  3. Future Directions for Family Based Care - January 2003

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  4. Beyond Placement: The Role of Residential Care in Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People in Care - December 2003

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  5. Question Time: Frameworks for Care - March 2006

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  6. Rethinking Child Protection: A New Paradigm? - January 2007

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© PeakCare Queensland Inc 2007
If you would like a copy please email: admin@peakcare.com.au or phone the office.
A charge of $3.00 for postage is the only cost.
Click here for PeakCare Queensland's Discussion Paper Series CD - Order Form and Tax Invoice

PeakCare Queensland's Policy Discussion Paper Series - Wellbeing 'Intensive Family Support Programs: What really works?'


 Click here for a copy of the 2007 Intensive Family Support Programs: What reall works? Booklet

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Canberra - Educational outcomes of children on guardianship or custody orders: a pilot study


 Click here for a copy of 'Educational outcomes of children on guardianship or custody orders: a pilot study'

Transitioning from the state care system: the impacts of in-care experiences on the post-care outcomes for young people leaving care by Philip Mendes and Badal Moslehuddin: Paper for Australian Social Policy Conference, 13 July 2007


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Peakcare Policy Planning
Look in the policy section for PeakCare's policy development plan - we are seeking interested parties to participate in policy development - contact Karen, Sue or Gail for further information.
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Invitation to Participate in Human Resources Reference Group - Knowledge Network for Brisane South & Gold Coast.
Following the analysis of Human Resources section of the PeakCare Members' Survey, and in response to those members who wish to discuss issues further, it is recommended that the results of the survey serve as the discussion base for a new member's reference group which will concentrate on HR issues faced within the child protection sector. The first meeting is scheduled on Wednesday 12th December from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at the PeakCare office in Paddington. Members are invited to nominate a representative to attend. Please send details of your nominee to Sue Reade on 07 3368 1050 or sreade@peakcare.com.au.