IMPLEMENT EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
GPV/KCV supports the ‘Every Child’ national campaign aimed at promoting the wellbeing of children and young people by calling on governments to establish a National Child Development Fund and to adopt national wellbeing indicators and targets for child health, education, justice and wellbeing.
AGAINST FAST-TRACKING CHILDREN FOR ADOPTION
In August, the GPV/KCV Board wrote to all federal members of parliament to outline concerns with the approach to adoption being taken in NSW. Of particular concern was the move to advertise children for adoption on a website.
ADEQUATE INCOME SUPPORT FOR JOBSEEKERS
GPV believes that everyone has the right to a life free from poverty. We are concerned about the inadequacy of the Jobseeker (formerly Newstart) Payment and how this inadequacy affects many informal kinship carers.
IMPROVE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
GPV/KCV notes that the inadequate provision of health care services is becoming increasingly problematic.
FUND THE
COURT NETWORK
Since its establishment in Victoria in the 1980s, many families have benefited from the support offered by the Court Network (CN).
SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE
This campaign, commenced by Anglicare, is designed to have governments extend the leaving age for out of home care extended from 18 years to 21 years.
SUPPORTING MARRIAGE
EQUALITY
In 2017, GPV/KCV supported those who were campaigning for marriage equality, encouraging people to vote ‘yes’ in the Australian Government’s postal plebiscite.
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
AGED CARE
GPV/KCV is driven by a desire to see improvements in the aged care sector across the nation.
MORE FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS FOR FAMILIES
GPV/KCV believes it is necessary to strike a balance between working life and family responsibilities. This is particularly important for those who are caring for young children and children with special needs.
MAKING DEMOCRACY
WORK
From 2010 to 2019 six election campaigns were conducted, with logs of claims issued to candidates from major parties in either the Australian or Victorian elections across campaigns.
ABOLITION OF
GENITAL MUTILATION
GPV/KCV believes that all children have the right to be safe, healthy and happy. Female genital mutilation is contrary to that right. This campaign is designed to support the work of a range of agencies working to abolish genital mutilation.