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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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Graduation ~ Queensland Leaders
Here at SCS, we’re confident in our expertise as thought leaders and change makers in the child protection and early education training...

Teresa McClean
Jun 14, 2024
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From Page to Screen: CEO Mel’s Interview for 'Lioness' Docufilm
We are proud to share the exciting news that our CEO, Mel James, recently had the honour of meeting fellow co-authors of "Lioness," the...

Teresa McClean
Jun 4, 2024
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Celebrating Our CEO’s Featured Article: "Beyond Profit: The Purpose-Driven Journey of a Social Enterprise"
We are proud to announce that our CEO, Mel James, has been featured in 'Friends with Benefits,' a blog series by Muse Communications....

Teresa McClean
Jun 3, 2024
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National Sorry Day
On National Sorry Day, we asked some of our team members Emily, Christina and Melissa to reflect on the significance of this day and...

Teresa McClean
May 26, 2024
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Social Care Solutions Wins Gold at Women Changing the World Global Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that our CEO Mel James brought home GOLD tonight, with Social Care Solutions winning Company of the Year at...

Teresa McClean
May 25, 2024
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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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