New Allowances for Young People and Carers in Out-Of-Home Care
A great initiative to help support young people who have experienced out-of-home care, whether they choose to stay with their carers, or live independently.
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NSW Budget allocates $1.4 billion to Early Learning
Fams welcomes news of crucial investments in the first 2,000 days of a child’s life via a $1.4 billion childcare package to be included in next week's NSW budget.
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NSW Government Hands Out $400K Per Electorate
The NSW Government has announced grants of between $5,000 and $150,000 for community infrastructure projects.
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Three Flood Recovery Funding Streams Announced
There are three new funding streams for non-profits and community members recovering from the floods.
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ACYP Launches NSW Strategic Plan for Children and Young People
The NSW Strategic Plan for Children and Young People 2022-2024 was launched this week by the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP).
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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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FACSIAR Evidence to Action Notes
Family and Community Services Insights Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) has released two new FACSIAR Evidence to Action notes relevant to the sector.
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NSW government announces move to curb impact of fines on youth and First Nations people
The NSW government has launched a new Community Action Plan designed to reduce the impact of fines debt.
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Women’s safety groups persuade NSW government to lead sexual assault reforms
The NSW Government will announce new reforms following unprecedented rates of sexual assault.
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