The decision to close Parentline is wrong
GPV/KCV joins with other critics condemning the closure of the parentline service after 25 years of service to Victorian parents and carers. With a relatively small annual budget of $1.3 million dollars, the confidential counselling phone line support service has supported up to 18,000 families a year. KCV has referred many kinship carers to the [...]
GPV/KCV applauds Sweden’s move to reduce “screen learning”.
Dear Reader, Moves taken by Sweden to replace books with computers has had a negative effect on learning experiences of children and young people. So 15 years later they are reversing this trend and have allocated millions of dollars to do so. GPV/KCV welcome comments about this move. Cheers Anne McLeish, OAM Director
The Commissioner calls for action to improve education provision in Victoria
Article by Sacha Payne, published 2 Jan 2025 on abc.net.org
One in three Aussie grandparents regularly babysit their grandkids but care is mostly falling on women
By Zena Chamas Wed 13 Nov abc.net.au/news/one-in-three-grandparents-are-regularly-babysitting-in-aus
Relationship Australia’s tips for supporting yourself and others through loneliness
Dear Reader, As loneliness comes into the spotlight it is important that we all do whatever we can to redress it, not only for our own sakes but also for those close to us and in our community. KCV endorses this paper issued by Relationships Australia and urges you to read and share it about. [...]