| Have your say on the new policy Territory women |
15 March 2012 |
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Women from across the Territory are being encouraged to help shape the Northern Territory's new policy for women.
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| Youth encouraged to link up to activities and support |
15 December 2011 |
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Alice Springs youth will be linked up to a range of recreation activities and support services with the Alice Springs Youth Hub website launched today.
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| NT foster kids get into the spirit of Christmas |
02 December 2011 |
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More than 200 children and carers will receive an early visit from Santa today at the annual Department of Children and Families Foster Care Christmas Party Fun Day...
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| Alice Springs School Holiday Fun Fast Approaching |
14 November 2011 |
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Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton today unveiled a Youth Activities Calendar that will keep young people in the region occupied and entertained during the upcoming summer holidays...
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| Growing Them Strong, Together - One Year On |
18 October 2011 |
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The Minister for Children and Families, Kon Vatskalis, said the Northern Territory Government had made great strides to radically reform and rebuild child protection and well being services...
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| Have your say on NT Youth Policy! |
18 October 2011 |
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The release of the draft Northern Territory Government Youth Policy marks the culmination of extensive face to face consultations...
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| Young Territorians Encouraged to Have Their Say Today |
17 October 2011 |
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Minister for Young Territorians, Rob Knight, today encouraged young Territorians and the wider community to have their say on the draft Northern Territory Government Youth Policy...
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| NT Government Boosts Funding To NAPCAN |
6 September 2011 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis today announced an increase in Territory Government funding for the leading national organisation aimed at preventing the abuse and neglect of children.
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| National Child Protection Week: Play Your Part |
5 September 2011 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis has welcomed National Child Protection Week, reaffirming the NT Government's commitment and announcing further funding towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect...
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| Child Protection Reports Released |
8 August 2011 |
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The first independent report into the progress of the reforms of the Territory's child protection system has found the reforms are on track, the Minister for Children and Families, Kon Vatskalis, said today...
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| New DCF Regional Directors Announced |
6 July 2011 |
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The Chief Executive from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Clare Gardiner-Barnes, today announced the next steps in reforming the Territory's child protection and family support services.
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| More Beds for Central Australian Children in Need |
29 June 2011 |
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Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, has welcomed the opening of an expanded service offering Alice Springs children at risk a safe place to stay.
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| Website launched to keep NT youth connected |
24 June 2011 |
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The Chief Executive of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Clare Gardiner-Barnes, today launched a new website that will keep young Territorians up-to-date with what's happening around the Northern Territory. ..
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| CEO Appointed to New Aboriginal Peak Body |
21 June 2011 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis today announced the appointment of respected Darwin woman, Josie Guy as the Chief Executive Officer to the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child, Youth and Families Peak Body...
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| Alice Springs Bursting with School Holiday Activities |
20 June 2011 |
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Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today launched an extensive school holiday calendar of activities aimed at keeping young people in Central Australia busy over the mid-year break...
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| Outstanding Foster and Kinship Carers Recognised |
15 June 2011 |
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Eleven carers received awards at the first ever ceremony recognising the outstanding dedication and commitment of foster and kinship carers in the Northern Territory...
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| Central Australia Foster and Kinship Carers Recognised |
15 June 2011 |
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Forty-nine foster and kinship carers from Central Australia have been recognised for their dedication to caring for children in need...
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| Katherine Foster and Kinship Carers Recognised |
3 June 2011 |
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Six foster carers from the Katherine region have been recognised for their dedication to caring for children in need...
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| Darwin Foster and Kinship Carers Recognised |
1 June 2011 |
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Fifty-five foster and kinship carers from the Darwin region have been recognised for their dedication to caring for children in need....
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| Barkly Region Foster and Kinship Carers Recognised |
25 May 2011 |
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Eight foster carers from the Barkly region have been recognised for their dedication to caring for children in need...
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| Chief Executive Appointed for Children and Families |
20 May 2011 |
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Minister for Children and Families, Kon Vatskalis, today announced Clare Gardiner-Barnes as the Chief Executive for the newly formed Department of Children and Families.
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| NT Youth Moving On With Help From Government |
19 May 2011 |
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A new service to assist young Territorians transition to independent life after leaving out of home care was launched today by Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis.
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| Funding Boost for Alice Spring Youth Hub |
27 April 2011 |
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Minister for Central Australia Karl Hampton today announced a $1.1 million investment in the Alice Springs Youth Hub as part of Budget 2011...
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| Budget 2011 Delivers Biggest Ever Investment for Child and Family Services |
14 April 2011 |
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The Minister for Children and Families, Kon Vatskalis, today announced the upcoming Budget provides an additional $25.2 million to continue major reform of the Territory's child protection and family support services...
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| New Safe Places For Alice Springs |
12 April 2011 |
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The Northern Territory Government today announced more resources to help keep Alice Springs youth safe...
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| Young Territory Achievers Recognised |
03 April 2011 |
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Nine outstanding young Territorians and their achievements have been recognised in the Northern Territory Young Achievers Awards held in Darwin last night as part of National Youth Week celebrations...
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| Get Involved in National Youth Week 2011! |
01 April 2011 |
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Young Territorians are urged to get involved and take part activities being held across the Territory as part of National Youth Week...
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| Major Child Protection Reforms Passed In Parliament |
31 March 2011 |
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The Northern Territory Children's Commissioner will have more comprehensive investigative powers following the passing of key child protection reform legislation in Parliament this afternoon...
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| Department of Children and Families Established to Support Child Safety and Wellbeing |
18 December 2010 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis has announced that NT Families and Children will become the Department of Children and Families from 1 January 2011...
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| NT Child Protection Initiative Widely Endorsed |
16 December 2010 |
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An NT Government proposal to rotate child protection staff to the Territory on short-term secondments has been widely endorsed at the Community and Disability Services Ministers Conference in Melbourne today...
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| New Incentive Package For Frontline Child Protection Workers |
02 December 2010 |
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Frontline Child Protection Workers in the Northern Territory are set to benefit from a new $6 million Incentives Package that will provide significant financial allowances and ongoing training and development support...
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| $9.5 million immediate investment in Child Protection System |
23 November 2010 |
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The Minister for Child Protection today gave an update on the $9.5 million rollout which is being invested into immediate child protection system reforms to take place before the end of this financial year...
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| Action Continues On Growing Them Strong, Together |
17 November 2010 |
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The NT Government has acted swiftly and responsibly to the most comprehensive Inquiry into chid protection undertaken in the Territory...
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| Quick Action On Growing Them Strong, Together Report |
07 November 2010 |
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The NT Government is responding swiftly to the Growing Them Strong, together report by continuing to strengthen the workforce needed to investigate cases...
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| Child Protection Reform Steering Committee |
28 October 2010 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis today announced the formation of the Child Protection Steering Committee - the independent body that will oversee the implementation of the NT Government's response to the Growing Them Strong, Together report...
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| Children's Week Launched in NT |
26 October 2010 |
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Children and Families Minister Kon Vatskalis today launched Children's Week in Darwin, announcing the creation of a new position to work directly with the NT Council of Social Services (NTCOSS) as part of the NT Government's response to the Growing Them Strong, Together report...
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| Major Reforms in NT Child Protection System |
18 October 2010 |
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The NT Government today received and made public the report produced by the Board of Inquiry into the NT's Child Protection System called by the Northern Territory Government...
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