
This meeting was a chance to thank Minister Washington for extending future contract periods from 4.5 years to 5.5 years, starting January 2025. It also allowed Fams to talk about future opportunities and challenges.
Conversation centered on how we can expand services for children, young people, and families such as:
- Foundational Supports including discussing how the funding can be used to increase inclusion across child and family services
- The need for more funding to cover administrative and reporting costs for programs
- Investing money to build and strengthen ACCOs and Aboriginal Organisations
Through such discussions, we can continue to raise our sector’s voice and continue to hold decisionmakers accountable. As a result, the Minister has committed to thorough consultation with our sector on Foundational Supports.
Fams will always privilege the voice of our sector in our advocacy. Keep an eye out on our socials and Wrap for how you can be involved in upcoming consultation.
Catch up on our previous Minister’s meetings here: