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Aotearoa End of Year Celebration!
Last night, our CEO, Mel James and Operations Manager, Braden Clark had the privilege of catching up and celebrating with some of our...
Teresa McClean
Nov 19, 2024
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Risk Assessment Workshop
It’s an honour to be in beautiful Aotearoa delivering training about assessing risk from a strengths based perspective. Delivering this...
Mel James
Nov 18, 2024
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PeakCare Forum
Our CEO, Mel James a nd Strategy and Governance Manager, Christina McLaughlin, are proud to raise their voices at the @peakcare_queensland...
Teresa McClean
Nov 13, 2024
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Assessment Writing Workshop ~ Delivered in partnership with VACCA
Join us LIVE for our in-person two-day Assessment Writing Workshop ~ Delivered in partnership with VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child...
Teresa McClean
Oct 8, 2024
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New DiSC-Based Leadership Training
A couple of years ago, we had an amazing HR expert teach us the value of understanding our team members through the behavioural lens of...
Teresa McClean
Sep 25, 2024
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Happy Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers' Day
Social Workers do amazing mahi on a day-to-day basis, improving the wellbeing of tamariki, whānau and hapori throughout Aotearoa New...
Teresa McClean
Sep 18, 2024
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Meet Braden, our Interim Operations Manager
Braden brings a wealth of experience to our team, having worked in child protection across various countries. A standout moment in his...
Teresa McClean
Sep 16, 2024
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A conversation could change a life ~ R U OK? Day
'Every Conversation Matters’ – that’s been our focus for Child Protection Week, and today, on R U OK? Day, we’re reminded again of the...
Teresa McClean
Sep 12, 2024
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Wrapping up Child Protection Week at the QCPW Dinner
What better way to wrap up Child Protection Week than by attending the Queensland Child Protection Week dinner at Brisbane’s stunning...
Teresa McClean
Sep 9, 2024
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Reflecting on the Social Work Disruptors - Voices for Change Webinar
Presenting alongside Sue Trembath on Monday at the Social Work Disruptors - Voices for Change webinar was such a great experience,...
Mel James
Sep 4, 2024
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Wear it Purple Day 2024
💜 We believe in the power of community and the importance of showing up for those who need it most. Wear it Purple Day today is an...
Teresa McClean
Aug 30, 2024
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Social Care Solutions wins Community Service Business Award!
We are proud to announce that on Saturday night, SCS was honoured with the Community Service Small Business Award at the 2024 Australian...
Teresa McClean
Aug 26, 2024
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Chopping, Scooping, and Giving Back ~ Our Sweet Day at the Ekka
As part of our organisational values and ongoing commitment to giving back to our community, for the third year in a row, we chose to...
Teresa McClean
Aug 13, 2024
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Finalist: Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards for Community Service
We're honoured to share that Social Care Solutions has been named a finalist in the 2024 Australian Women's Small Business Champion...
Teresa McClean
Aug 12, 2024
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Culturally Sensitive Training with Mullah Mara
This week we were fortunate to have Aunty Tammy from Mullah Marra join us at our head office in Clayfield to train our Family Group...
Teresa McClean
Aug 8, 2024
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Social Work Disruptors - Voices for Change Webinar
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO @_mel.james_ has been confirmed as a guest speaker for the Social Work Disruptors - Voices for...
Teresa McClean
Jul 30, 2024
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AusMumpreneur Awards 2024
We are proud to share that our CEO, Melissa (Mel) James, will once again join an incredible panel of judges for the...
Teresa McClean
Jul 18, 2024
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We are Growing
Are you passionate about making a real, sustainable difference in the lives of children and young people? Are you looking to join a...
Teresa McClean
Jul 16, 2024
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A Culturally Safe Workplace
As part of NAIDOC Week, we are proud to highlight the importance of culturally safe spaces in the workplace. Aunty Janette, one of SCS’s...
Teresa McClean
Jul 9, 2024
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week
At Social Care Solutions we proudly recognise NAIDOC Week as a time to celebrate, recognise and honour the rich culture and achievements...
Teresa McClean
Jul 8, 2024
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