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New resources for grandparents
Grandparents Victoria (GPV) is pleased to announce the availability of written, podcast and video resources in the support of grandparents, parents and carers. We urge grandparents to regularly visit these resources and to alert their families and friends of support that may be suited to their circumstances and needs.
Regards
Anne L McLeish, OAM
Director
KCV podcast #38 – Liana Buchanan: A legacy of advocacy for children and young people
Liana Buchanan has been a tireless advocate for children and young people. Appointed Principal Commissioner for the Commission for Children and Young People in Victoria in 2016, Liana was responsible for key initiatives like the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards.
In March 2025 she was appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).
On her last day as Children’s Commissioner, Liana spoke with KCV about the work of kinship carers and about the challenges and successes in her nine years in the role.
KCV thanks Liana
Anne McLeish
Director
GPV/KCV
Urgent health warning as outbreak of contagious disease spreads
GPV/KCV urges everyone to take every precaution, including vaccinations, to avoid children contracting diseases long thought to be eradicated in Australia.
Summary of press releases and information from the Western Australia & New South Wales Department of Health websites and the Australian Government Centre for Disease Control website.
Three new measles cases have been recorded in Western Australia (WA), amid fears the outbreak will worsen. At least 46 confirmed cases of measles have been recorded nationwide in 2025, including 15 in Victoria, 13 in New South Wales (NSW) and 12 in Western Australia.
The latest outbreak in WA comes after cases were recently detected in the Melbourne area, the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Byron Bay and surrounds and Sydney’s Eastern suburbs in NSW.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications.
Australia recorded 57 measles cases in 2024, up from 26 the year prior.
Eliminating FGM/C against women and girls
GPV/KCV is pleased to support the work of the East African Women’s Foundation in establishing a network called The Network to End FGM in Australia (“NEFA”), to end female genital mutilation in Australia. GPV/KCV first addressed this issue in 2018 and is pleased to have the opportunity to increase our efforts in eradicating this practice.
The effort of the East African Women’s Foundation is an important initiative and worthy of strong support.
Cheers
Anne McLeish
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Grandparents Victoria (GPV) is a statewide non- profit organisation of grandparents working together to shape a positive future for all children in Victoria.
