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A Passionate Perspective on Child Protection
It’s a pleasure to be asked to speak with Social Work colleagues and peers at the AASW Sunshine Coast Practice Group tonight about...
Mel James
May 14, 2024
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Happy Mother's Day
As a 98% female team, with a full female executive, where more than 75% of our team are mums, grandmothers, kin or foster carers, carers...
Mel James
May 12, 2024
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Navigating Crisis: A Case Study in Community Resilience
In the face of adversity, communities often come together in remarkable ways. Our recent collaboration with an early education childcare...
Mel James
May 10, 2024
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Kurbingui Inala Opening Day
Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Kurbingui Inala Hub, home of the Yadeni Tago - Indigenous and...
Teresa McClean
Apr 24, 2024
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Raising the Standard: The Importance of Quality Assessment Processes in Foster Care Reviews
Moving Beyond 'Tick and Flick' Assessments The traditional approach to foster care reviews often involves quick assessments which...
Kelly Wright
Mar 27, 2024
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Harmony Week 18-24 March
Happy Harmony Week! We encourage everyone to celebrate this week - wear orange and stand up for the meaning behind the week - positive,...
Teresa McClean
Mar 22, 2024
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18-24 March
At SCS, we proudly celebrate Neurodiversity Week by recognising and honouring the diverse talents and strengths of our team members who...
Teresa McClean
Mar 18, 2024
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Mel James announced as nominee for Women Changing the World Awards 2024
We are so excited to announce that our CEO @_mel.james_ has been announced as a nominee for the 2024 @thewomenchangingtheworld Awards!...
Teresa McClean
Mar 15, 2024
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International Women's Day Mater Fun Run
We are still buzzing from yesterday’s International Women’s Day Mater Fun Run! This year, in true SCS style, we were scattered across...
Teresa McClean
Mar 11, 2024
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Small Steps 4 Hannah | International Women's Day 2024
It's an absolute privilege and an honor to take some time out of our workday to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives of Hannah Clarke...
Teresa McClean
Mar 8, 2024
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Countdown to International Women's Day 2024
Equal access, opportunity and resources. Open, overt, optimum representation. Intelligent, informed, inspiring participation....
Colleen Moran-Ford
Mar 6, 2024
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Zero Discrimination Day
At Social Care Solutions, we are committed to promoting respect, diversity and inclusion every day. Today, we’re excited to honour Zero...
Teresa McClean
Mar 1, 2024
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World Social Justice Day
Taking a moment out to reflect on World Social Justice (WSJ) Day, I realise how interwoven the concept of social justice is in my...
Mel James
Feb 20, 2024
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Exciting Foster Care Assessor Contract Opportunities
Are you a passionate and experienced social worker based in Aotearoa? We’re growing our team and are seeking dynamic contractors to join...
Teresa McClean
Feb 7, 2024
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Safer Internet Day
Today, we celebrate the importance of promoting a safer and more responsible online environment for everyone. In honor of...
Teresa McClean
Feb 6, 2024
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Toitu Te Tiriti (Honur Te Tiriti)
Today marks the anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over the past over the past 180 years, Maori...
Braden Clark
Feb 6, 2024
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We're in the business of 'making a difference'.
Do you know that we are MORE than a foster and kinship care assessment company? We are consultants, trainers, practitioners, support...
Teresa McClean
Jan 31, 2024
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January 26th
As an organisation, we stand alongside our First Nations practitioners, colleagues, family, and friends, acknowledging that this day...
Teresa McClean
Jan 26, 2024
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Introducing Christina
Christina joined SCS in 2000 as an Independent Specialist Assessor. Prior to joining SCS, Christina worked in the public sector for over...
Teresa McClean
Jan 22, 2024
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Teresa McClean
Dec 18, 2023
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