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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding and Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Students
A news article from 9 News Queensland came up in my Facebook feed a few days ago. With the title “#EXCLUSIVE: #9News can reveal shocking images of damage to a school caused by an 8-year-old student who trashed two classrooms in front of other children”, I was intrigued. I clicked.

Jacinda Trimble
Jun 5
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Mastering Assessment Writing Without Having to Learn the Hard Way
I remember the first time I was asked to do a foster care assessment. It honestly felt like I was wading through wet cement. I can only...

Emily Boxhall
Apr 2
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Listen Now ~ Mel J on the Social Work Spotlight Podcast!
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Me l, was recently featured on the Social Work Spotlight podcast with Yasmine Loupis ! In this...

Teresa McClean
Apr 1
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Champion Awards Update
Last Friday, our CEO, Mel James , COO, Carmen Bonner and Strategy and Governance Manager, Christina McLaughlin , attended the 2025 ...

Teresa McClean
Mar 31
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Safeguarding Futures Through Purpose-Driven Child Protection
As a 15 year old, for-purpose child safeguarding organisation, we specialise in identifying gaps within systems, programs and...

Teresa McClean
Mar 26
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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
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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
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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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