PeakCare Queensland

We've been on an incredible journey across Queensland, hearing from dedicated sector voices in Logan, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, and more. Together, we've explored the challenges and strengths within our sector, workforce resilience, innovative models of care, and amplifying young people's voices. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with 98% of attendees very satisfied with the workshops! You’ve shared invaluable insights on fostering transparency, addressing workforce needs, refining care models, and creating safe, supportive environments for young people. We’re taking all of this forward to advocate for the changes you’ve identified as important to you. Our final workshop is on 13 November—don’t forget to register to be part of this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/g7RVWCtK #SectorVoices #PeakCare #PeakCareQld #ChildProtection #YouthAdvocacy #CommunityCare #Queensland

PeakCare congratulates Premier David Crisafulli MP and the LNP on winning the 2024 Queensland election. PeakCare Queensland Tom Allsop David Crisafulli MP Amanda Camm Laura Gerber MP

🚨 Groundbreaking new research paper highlights link between quality early childhood education and care and a reduction in youth crime 🚨 Queensland childhood experts saying the report should be a major consideration for all political parties ahead of tomorrow's state election. The "Impact of a Preschool Communication Program and Comprehensive Family Support on Serious Youth Offending" report examined the impact of Queensland’s Pathways to Prevention Project, finding that the preschool program reduced the number of young people becoming involved in the judicial system by more than 50 per cent. The report also highlights the long-term benefits of early prevention programs as a more cost effective measure to deal with youth offending than remedial approaches, and suggests that community partnerships, allied health supports, and evidence-based strategies should form a key part of any youth justice strategy. PeakCare's state election platform has called for evidence based early intervention initiatives within existing literature to be front and centre of government investment to protect our state's future prosperity. We welcome the findings of this study as additional evidence that reforming our early learning and care system and making sure kids and families get access to the wrap-around supports they need in their early years needs to be a part of the solution. Find out more about the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/geiGyHbx Read PeakCare's state election platform 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYKb-48z Australian Institute of Criminology Griffith University PeakCare Queensland Essential Tom Allsop #Queensland #PathwaysToPrevention #Child #Protection #Youth #Justice #Evidence #Research #Initiatives #Early #Intervention #Prevention #Election #Commitments #Platform #Community #Safety #ECEC #RightToEducation #Advocacy #YourPeak

A big thank you to the National Therapeutic Residential Care Alliance (NTRCA) for engaging with PeakCare to discuss the challenges and opportunities in residential care across Queensland. Your insights and collaboration are vital as we work together to strengthen the future of care for children and young people. Excited to continue this important work! NTRCA PeakCare Queensland Kym Langill Julie Ling   #ResidentialCare #Collaboration #Queensland #ChildProtection #PeakCare #CatalystforCare #NTRCA

Thank you to everyone who attended PeakCare's Sector Voices workshop at Logan this week! We are grateful to everyone who has taken time from your schedules to collaborate with us on the key issues experienced in each part of Queensland during this series. This week we heard about: ✨ the role of education as a critical intervention pathway ✨ creative ideas to strengthen workforce attraction and retention ✨ the importance of recognising each small win ✨ opportunities for systemic advocacy by highlighting case studies of success ✨ reframing practice to increase engagement As your peak we are committed to amplifying your calls and working together to create positive systemic change for children, young people and families in Queensland. As we heard from you at Logan, "I see really positive results for children when our teams are embedded in their world. I'm really proud of our team's work." We are fortunate to continue the conversation in Brisbane on 13 November, and we look forward to sharing the insights from these forums in our insights report in the coming months. If you would like to attend or are interested in becoming a member, contact us at office@peakcare.org.au PeakCare Queensland Tom Allsop Kate Bjur Gayle Walters #PeakCare #SectorVoices #ChildProtection #Collaboration #MemberEngagement #SectorEngagement #Workforce #SystemicChange #Transformation #Children #YoungPeople #Families #Communities #Futures #PositiveChange #Advocacy #YourPeak

📣 Catalyst for Care wants to hear from workers and providers on how we can enhance residential care in Queensland together! 📣 Take the survey before it closes tomorrow to be part of the conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehmd-NDR We have already heard from over 260 members of the workforce, but we want to hear from more of you! If you are working within the residential care system at any level, we want to hear from you! This includes: frontline workers, team leaders, area coordinators, administrators and other support workers. The survey takes less than 20 minutes, and no identifying questions will be asked about your workplace or your role. If you are a provider who has already shared the survey with your staff – thank you. For those who haven’t had the chance yet, we encourage you to do so by sharing this post. View the Participant Information Sheet at https://lnkd.in/gMePb8hV Thank you for your partnership as we work together to change the story for children and young people in Queensland. Find out more about Catalyst for Care at our website or contact us directly at workforce@peakcare.org.au PeakCare Queensland Social Vantage Advisory Tom Allsop Gavin Deeprose Andrea Lauchs Julie Ling #Queensland #ChildProtection #Sector #Workforce #Survey #YourExpertise #Residential #Care #Workers #ResidentialCare #ChildSafety #YouthWorker #ResidentialCareReview #ResidentialCareRoadmap #TransformingCare #Strategy #Evidence #Partnership #PeakCare #CatalystforCare #Advocacy #YourPeak #Children #YoungPeople #Futures

This Children's Week, PeakCare is proud to congratulate the recipient of our sponsored Young Change Maker Award - Caroline, QFCC's young advocate leading a national campaign to have sibling carers formally recognised and for the unique needs of sibling carers to be met. The Young Change Maker Award honours outstanding contributions and commitment to enhancing Queensland children’s rights and wellbeing through community education, awareness raising or advocacy. Congratulations to Caroline, and to all recipients at today's Awards ceremony! PeakCare and the QFCC are asking that: 🧸 Children in care have their specific and unique ‘sibling-rights’ upheld 🧸 Sibling carers are formally recognised as a distinct and unique type of carer 🧸 Sibling carers receive tailored support recognising their needs are unique and different to the needs to care leavers and/or kinship carers If you have not heard Caroline’s story, watch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTXvYhRm It is important that Caroline’s story and others are shared and understood, so that we can better understand and meet the needs of sibling carers. Find out more about Children's Week 👉 childrensrightsqld.org.au Children's Rights Queensland Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) PeakCare Queensland Tom Allsop #childrens #week #child #family #young #people #rights #queensland #advocacy #yourpeak

💫 Applications are now open for the first National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People! 💫 Commencing in early 2025, the National Commissioner will be dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, interests and wellbeing of First Nations children and young people, working with community to provide expert advice on the development and delivery of policies, programs and services. The National Commissioner will elevate the voices and highlight the strengths of First Nations children and young people. The establishment of this role has followed many years of advocacy, representations and campaigning for a Commissioner level role by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leaders, First Nations advocates and allies, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. If you or someone you know is the right fit, find out more and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBAzTPYK Applications close 3 November 2024 #child #protection #national #commissioner #aboriginal #torres #strait #islander #children #young #people #advocacy #opportunity

PeakCare is thrilled to be out listening to the sector first hand on the key issues experienced in each part of Queensland. Thank you to everyone who attended our Sector Voices workshops in Maryborough and Toowoomba this week. This week we heard about: ✨ implementing the voices of young people at every level ✨ rostering and funding opportunities to uplift workforce capacity ✨ innovative and flexible models responding to the individual needs of children ✨ the critical importance of prevention and early intervention initiatives ✨ whole of system lens in advocacy We are grateful to everyone who has taken time from your schedules to collaborate with us. As your peak we are committed to amplifying your calls and working together to create positive systemic change for children, young people and families in Queensland. As we heard from you at Toowoomba, "kids deserve a whole of state response to their needs." We are fortunate to continue the conversation on how best to support children and young people in care at Logan on 22 October, and we look forward to sharing the insights from these forums after our final session in Brisbane on 13 November. If you haven't registered yet and would like to attend, contact us at office@peakcare.org.au to express your interest. PeakCare Queensland Tom Allsop Kate Bjur Gayle Walters #PeakCare #SectorVoices #ChildProtection #Collaboration #Workforce #Systems #Transformation #Child #YoungPeople #Families #Communities #Futures #PositiveChange #Advocacy #YourPeak

Every child and community in Queensland deserves to feel safe and protected.   PeakCare takes community safety seriously, and we know in Queensland it is time to commit to ‘Do Detention Differently’.   PeakCare welcomes the commitment today of $80 million from the LNP for the Circuit Breaker Sentencing intensive rehabilitation program for youth offenders as a good start when it comes to ‘Doing Detention Differently’.   PeakCare’s state election platform emphasises that we must all reimagine the system, including the opportunity to ‘Do Detention Differently’. We know evidence-based models which focus on health, education, and trauma-informed support, will enhance community safety and reducing recidivism.   Key takeaways from today’s announcement include: 💲 an $80 million investment in an intensive rehabilitation program 🏫 a commitment to two small-group facilities with a combined capacity of 60 youth 🧭 facilities to be built outside urban areas in northern and southern Queensland 🩺 offering wraparound social and health services to break the cycle of crime. The Circuit Breaker Sentencing program will deliver intensive rehabilitation for young people who have been sentenced through a 3–6-month court ordered program. The program will help rehabilitate youth offenders and redirect them away from further offending.    PeakCare acknowledges the positive initial investment this program will bring to ‘doing detention differently’ whilst cautioning that adequate, ongoing investment and structured ongoing support for young people and their families is required to address the root cause of offending.   The evidence is clear – targeted investment in prevention, early intervention and diversionary programs is a smart investment for Queensland.   PeakCare calls on all political parties to support doing detention differently.    View our election commitments 👉 https://lnkd.in/gy3REhMe PeakCare Queensland David Crisafulli MP Laura Gerber MP Steven Miles Di Farmer Tom Allsop Kate Bjur Gayle Walters