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Should Your Organisation Be Implementing Child Safe Standards?
Many people would be surprised at the number of organisations that are actually required to be child safe but don’t realise it.

Mel James
7 days ago


Risk is Risk in Child Protection!
I’ve been fortunate enough to work in the UK and here in Australia in frontline child protection, and I lead a team of incredible social workers delivering child protection services in New Zealand.
I’ve consulted with Japanese professors and lecturers in Social Work, teaching students from Japan about fostering and kinship care models, assessment, and training. Recently, I was reflecting on how similar child protection is, regardless of the location, the legislation, or the

Mel James
Jun 20


Building Resilient Kids
Last week, a number of the Individual Placement Support (IPS) team attended the Resilient Kids Conference, hosted by Michelle Mitchell and Karen Young. It was a brilliant opportunity to hear and learn from four of the best researchers, authors and presenters in strengths-based, trauma-informed parenting.

Mel James
Jun 10


Beyond the Headlines: Understanding and Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Students
A news article from 9 News Queensland came up in my Facebook feed a few days ago. With the title “#EXCLUSIVE: #9News can reveal shocking images of damage to a school caused by an 8-year-old student who trashed two classrooms in front of other children”, I was intrigued. I clicked.

Jacinda Trimble
Jun 5


Fostering Employee Well-being & Resilience
We must undertake a holistic and proactive approach to ensuring workplace health and safety for all of our staff, employees, contractors, volunteers, trainees and management.

Mel James
May 29


Special Delivery! Our 'Business of the Year ~ 2025' Global Award Has Arrived.
Look what arrived today! We were thrilled to receive a very special package from The Women Changing the World Awards earlier today, our...

Teresa McClean
May 22


Walking Together to Strengthen Cultural Connections
This week we had the privilege to be invited to the launch of VACCA ’s Strengthening Cultural Connections training product in beautiful...

Mel James
Apr 11


Our CEO Recognised on the Global Stage at the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards
We are proud to share that our CEO, Mel James , has been awarded third place in the Business of the Year category at the prestigious...

Teresa McClean
Apr 7


Mastering Assessment Writing Without Having to Learn the Hard Way
I remember the first time I was asked to do a foster care assessment. It honestly felt like I was wading through wet cement. I can only...

Emily Boxhall
Apr 2


Listen Now ~ Mel J on the Social Work Spotlight Podcast!
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Me l, was recently featured on the Social Work Spotlight podcast with Yasmine Loupis ! In this...

Teresa McClean
Apr 1


Champion Awards Update
Last Friday, our CEO, Mel James , COO, Carmen Bonner and Strategy and Governance Manager, Christina McLaughlin , attended the 2025 ...

Teresa McClean
Mar 31


Safeguarding Futures Through Purpose-Driven Child Protection
As a 15 year old, for-purpose child safeguarding organisation, we specialise in identifying gaps within systems, programs and...

Teresa McClean
Mar 26


Celebrating International Women's Day
On Friday 14 March, our team virtually came together to celebrate International Women’s Day, a week later than expected thanks to Cyclone...

Teresa McClean
Mar 17


Accelerating Action ~ International Women's Day 2025
In the lead up to International Women's Day, our CEO had the privilege of attending the International Women’s Day Long Lunch, hosted by...

Teresa McClean
Mar 14


RHealth and Social Care Solutions ~ Empowering Rural Mental Health with Co-Designed Practice Enhancement Program
Co-designing training to strengthen rural mental health practice - building skills, confidence, and sustainability in Chinchilla

Teresa McClean
Mar 12


Supporting Each Other through Disaster
Our thoughts are with everyone affected in South East Queensland, Northern New South Wales, and surrounding areas https://www.ses.org.au...

Teresa McClean
Mar 11


Helping Kids Feel Safe in a Natural Disaster
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the dedicated professionals, carers, volunteers, and...

Teresa McClean
Mar 5


Junior Adventures Group
Our CEO, Mel James and COO, Carmen Bonner had the pleasure of meeting with Alison and Tony from Junior Adventures Group (JAG) last week....

Teresa McClean
Mar 3


Finalists ~ Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Exciting news! Social Care Solutions is a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards under the Social Enterprise Category...

Teresa McClean
Feb 28


With Our Two Hands Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (WOTHATSIC)
Over the weekend, I had the privilege to meet with some of the board members - Aunty Kevina, Aunty Tammy and Aunty Jenny - to kick off...

Mel James
Feb 24
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