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Out-of-home care Transition Plan

November 2011 Minister Pru Goward approve the first stage of the OOHC Transition Plan. This plan sets out the principles and the timeframes for the transfer of children and young people in statutory OOHC placements from Family and Community Services(FaCS)  to the non-government sector (NGO).

The transition process will open up huge possibilities for AbSec member agencies and other community controlled organisations. It is also likely to raise some concerns amongst carers and community services staff.

The expected time of transition will commence in early 2012.

For information on Stage 1 of the OOHC Tranisition Plan click here.

For an explanation of the plan in Q & A format click here

A MAG communique regarding the release of the plan click here

The Late Aunty Lola Edwards wins Human Rights Award

A heartfelt congratulations to Aunty Lola Edwards for winning the Community Individual Award – Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Award announced at the Human Rights Awards 2011. The Award ceremony was hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission and was held on Friday 9 December 2011 in Sydney.

Aunty Lola sadly passed away in August of this year and Bill Pritchard – AbSec CEO and husband of Aunty Lola – received the award. The award recognised Aunty Lola’s contribution to improving the lives of Aboriginal people, particularly members of the Stolen Generations and her persistence in pushing for change which directly resulted in former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s National Apology to members of the Stolen Generations and their families. Aunty Lola’s legacy lives on and this award appropriately recognises her contribution.