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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


Triple Finalist Recognition for Social Care Solutions
We are beyond proud to share that our CEO, Mel James has been named a finalist in three categories at the Women Changing the World ...

Teresa McClean
Feb 20


'Back to the Grind'
Last Friday, we kicked off the year with our first themed day “Back to the Grind”. It was a fun way to ease back into work and reflect on...

Teresa McClean
Feb 4


Celebrating 2024 ~ A Year of Impact!
As we look back on 2024, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. This year, our commitment to children, families, and the...

Teresa McClean
Dec 17, 2024


Happy 15th Birthday...to us!
Social Care Solutions proudly turns 15! Founded in 2009 to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families in the foster care...

Teresa McClean
Dec 13, 2024


Child Protection is Everyone’s Business ~ Queensland Leaders
At SCS, we believe child protection is everyone’s business. That’s why we’re proud to share that our CEO, Mel James, recently contributed...

Teresa McClean
Dec 11, 2024


End of Year Celebrations
Last week, we were lucky to come together for two wonderful end-of-year celebrations. On Thursday, the Australian team battled it out at...

Teresa McClean
Dec 5, 2024


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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