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Independence in Foster Care Workshop
Our CEO Mel James had the privilege of presenting to a team of visiting professors, lecturers and social work students from Ritsumeikan...

Teresa McClean
Nov 22, 2023
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Qld Community Achievement Awards
Our CEO, Melissa James, and our incredible team of leaders, practitioners, and managers attended the recent Qld Community Achievement...

Teresa McClean
Nov 21, 2023
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Practice the Pause
Yesterday, Carmen, Christina and I had the privilege to facilitate a workshop with all Senior Team Leaders from across Qld’s Child Safety...

Mel James
Nov 15, 2023
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Teresa McClean
Nov 13, 2023
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Free Trauma and Disaster Recovery Training
Equip yourself to understand trauma and the impact natural disasters can have on vulnerable children, foster carers and the families they...

Teresa McClean
Nov 1, 2023
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Finalists in the Roar Awards
Our CEO @_mel.james_ is officially a finalist in the 2023 Roar Awards and is looking to take home the title of Roar Business of the Year!...

Teresa McClean
Oct 31, 2023
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We are Hiring ~ Foster and Kinship Care Assessor Opportunities
Are you looking for work which truly allows the chance to balance your career and family life? Then Social Care Solutions could be the...

Teresa McClean
Oct 27, 2023
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Shining the Spotlight on... Kelly Wright
It is our pleasure to introduce Kelly Wright as Social Care Solutions Team Leader for Assessments in New South Wales, Victoria and South...

Melissa King
Oct 16, 2023
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Shout out to MOMOA
Every child deserves to be heard and we're excited to announce our recent partnership with Mind of My Own (MOMOA) and our adoption of...

Teresa McClean
Oct 13, 2023
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Community Achievement Awards - Finalists
We are absolutely thrilled to be finalists in the QLD Family and Child Commission Dedicated to Supporting Young Queenslanders Award -...

Teresa McClean
Oct 10, 2023
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SCS hosts Breastie's Brunch
A fabulous morning hosting our @materqld Breasties Brunch to support women with breast cancer with some of our fabulous crew! 💖 Thank...

Teresa McClean
Oct 4, 2023
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Social Care Solutions is...Respect
I was recently at a BBQ with a range of friends and family where the discussion moved to current political agendas in our country. There...

Melissa King
Aug 15, 2023
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Day in the Life of an IPS worker
The family I’m working with today have been through a pretty tough time. Their story gives me goosebumps but also a sense of purpose for...

IPS Youth and Family Support Worker
Aug 11, 2023
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We're looking for a new Finance Manager (maternity cover)
Are you a seasoned Finance Manager looking for a unique experience that combines your financial expertise with making a real difference...

Teresa McClean
Aug 7, 2023
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Shining the Spotlight on... Ashleigh Bell
Ashleigh Bell has been a shining star at Social Care Solutions since first joining us in late 2020 as an assessor. Over her time with...

Mel James
Jul 27, 2023
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Social Care Solutions is...Innovation and Purpose
I read an article recently about how Lego, one of the most iconic toy brands in the world, was $800m in debt back in 2003. It had turned...

Mel James
Jul 24, 2023
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Shining the Spotlight on... Mel K
Mel K as she’s affectionately known has recently been promoted to Operations Manager for Social Care Solutions. Starting with SCS as an...

Mel James
Jul 3, 2023
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Social Care Solutions is...Passion and Enthusiasm
Working in Child Protection can be incredibly difficult at times. Carmen Bonner, our Director of People and Practice, was reflecting on...

Carmen Bonner
Jun 22, 2023
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Social Care Solutions is...Quality & Excellence
Here at SCS, we often talk with our staff and our customers about our values; what they are, why they are our chosen values, and how we...

Colleen Moran-Ford
Jun 9, 2023
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Empowering Foster and Kinship Carers: CEO Mel James Featured in Social Work Focus, Autumn Edition.
We're thrilled to announce that our very own CEO, Mel James, has been published in the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)...

Teresa McClean
Jun 5, 2023
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