Free Webinar: Growing Gender Equity Through Governance
On Thursday 17 February from 3.00–5.00pm the Institute of Community Directors is holding a webinar on Growing Gender Equity Through Governance online for women from NSW.
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Joint Letter to Dominic Perrottet, Premier of NSW
Joint letter sent to the Premier and relevant Ministers/DCJ Acting Secretary.
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In Conversation With… Bobbie Trower about Supporting LGBTIQA+ Young People
Supporting LGBTIQA+ young people will be the topic of discussion at Fams’ first In Conversation With… for 2022.
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Working Arrangements in 2022
Fams was hoping to return to the office and resume face-to-face workshops and regional travel in early 2022.
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COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment
Late last year, DCJ introduced the COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment as a supplementary payment to support TEI service providers delivering face-to-face services in the Wellbeing and Safety stream.
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Fams’ Chief Executive Officer Julie Hourigan Ruse has announced she will step down from her role by February 2022
Having worked at Fams since 2014, Julie’s passion and determination for better social outcomes for children, young people and communities alongside her extensive leadership and advocacy skills led to her appointment as CEO in August 2014. After 7 years at the organisation, Julie feels it’s the right time to move on and continue to follow her passion to support children in frontline service delivery.
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DCJ Launches Learning Program for Family Focused NGOs
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has announced a new learning program for non-government practitioners working with children and families.
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Fams marks 40 Years of Supporting the Sector
Thank you to all those who helped us celebrate our 40-year anniversary this week.
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November at Fams: Monthly Wrap
We’d like to take the opportunity to reflect and update you on the highlights of November 2021 for the Fams team.
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YWCA Australia Calls for Action on Gender-Based Violence
Young people are urgently asking current and prospective members of parliament to invest in prevention, early intervention and recovery from gender-based violence.
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