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Vale Miralde

The Board of GPV/KCV is saddened at the death of one of its recently retired Board members – Miralde Crankshaw.

As well as being a valued member of the GPV/KCV Board, Miralde was a much valued a child and maternal health nurse to many babies and their families.

KCV podcast #39 – Navigating difficult conversations

Kinship carers sometimes find themselves in complex situations. Consequently, they might be involved in challenging conversations with schools, case managers, family members and the children in their care. Knowing how to handle these conversations calmly and effectively is a key to making sure a child’s needs are understood and that carers feel respected, supported and empowered.

In this episode KCV speaks with educator and wellbeing consultant Megan Corcoran, Director of the Wagtail Institute, about how kinship carers can approach difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. Megan brings expertise and lived understanding to her work in education, psychology and emotional safety and has a deep understanding of the pressures kinship carers face.

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

2025-26 Victorian State Budget News

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.

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