Pride Month – GPV/KCV celebrates identity, diversity and inclusion for all
WHAT IS PRIDE MONTH? Pride Month is an annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ people and their history, recognising and celebrating diversity in sexuality while promoting equal rights for everyone. Download Flyer
KCV congratulates Minister Blandthorn on initiating two landmark reforms
Latest press release Victoria passes nation-leading laws to keep children safe, families strong Two landmark pieces of legislation passed the Victorian Parliament this week which remove the strict time-limit for Family Reunification Orders, as well as creating a nation-leading shared responsibility across government to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. The Children, Youth [...]
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