Care experienced perspectives are not only important and useful, they can actually increase the representativeness of research samples and the reliability of research evidence on some of our most ‘wicked’ social problems. There’s still time to register for this BCN webinar!!

“In theory, mandatory reporting protects children from child abuse and neglect. In practice, mandated reporting results in the child welfare system’s oversurveillance and traumatization of marginalized communities of color; ... and overburdens the system.”

The Notorious J.I.M? Treasurer Jim Chalmers was asked how his love of hip hop music influenced the 2023 budget. Here's what he said. For the latest news visit: trib.al/Uocf0b7

“... perceived social support, or the understanding that social support is available, promotes physical health and emotional well-being.”

This is special! Check out what Mark McGowan answered when asked what he is most proud of in his time as Premier. Looking forward to discussing policy & implementation at the 3rd National Home Stretch Symposium next week! thehomestretch.org.au #madeit21

CA: "The State Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation by Senator Dave Cortese to give young people the ability to stay in the extended foster care system for an additional year, from age 21 to age 22." sd15.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-pa…

Jasmin won a Young Citizen award twice, she is studying paramedicine and has two part-time jobs. "I wouldn't be doing any of that without the support that I've had," Thanks Jasmin for sharing your story and what HS has meant to you. abc.net.au/news/2023-06-2…

#SpecialIssue now out - check out this critical issue Our Voices: Being Seen and Heard - with Guest editors Professor Bindi Bennett (she/hers/G/Kamilaroi), Jennie Briese & @SueGillieatt with Susan Gair & Fiona McDermott Check out the link here ow.ly/5jzH50P329g

Part-time job for any UK care experienced or estranged students (any age/HE degree level), who are interested in growing the @thisisusatuni community. Job Description: bit.ly/CommunityCatal…  Closes 16.07.23 at midnight  Apply: tfaforms.com/5069135 #estrangedstudents #cep

Fostering healthy relationships is so important, and recognising trauma's impact on the brain is an essential first step! Here’s 4 tips on how to build trust and safety: 1️⃣Provide Stability 2️⃣Validate Emotions 3️⃣Encourage Autonomy 4️⃣Promote Self-Care #livedexperience

These answers are great. We know people out there have so much more to say on these topics though. Our survey asks for a broad range of perspectives on peer work models that could be possible for care experienced young people: monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5j…

Lived experience workforces need lived experience employment and there are real and complex organisational issues for private and public sectors to consider. We need your perspectives to inform the evidence base: monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5j…

“Another practical measure might be to ensure all social work graduates joining Tusla have opportunities to undertake modules informed by care-experienced children and young people with disabilities to build their capacity.”

We’ll be joined by Liana Buchanan, Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People at our Conference who will present a keynote address: ‘Like you’re a puppet and they’re just pulling the strings’: the rights of children in out-of-home care. bit.ly/HumanRights24.

Amelia Hunt (Project Officer, CCYP Victoria) will be joining us to talk about her lived experience of out-of-home care and her role at CCYP using lived experience to advocate for change. For more info and tickets: bit.ly/HumanRights24 #Auslaw #HumanRights

What do Social Workers and Human Rights Lawyers have in common? We're about to find out.... Come along on Friday for a discussion of big issues and new ideas, including our panel session on children and young people's rights in care. Livestreaming options also...

🎉 Today is historic! The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scots law, making children's rights legally enforceable in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Let’s celebrate this huge milestone & thank all the children & young people who campaigned to make this possible. ❤️🛡️👏🏾

If you are care experienced and working in academia, or would like to be in the future, this article is invaluable. In particular, the interviews with care experienced academics are a pot of gold that the article authors make good use of.

An exciting day in my country of birth. Well done, Scotland! I look forward to the day Australian governments - state and federal - being prepared to enshrine children's rights in law.