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Alleviating Global Poverty

"Economists have a tendency to adopt a notion of well-being that is often too narrow, some version of income or material consumption. And... … more

Safer Internet Day 2020

Want a Safer Internet? Today is Safer Internet Day. This is a worldwide event that raises awareness about online safety and encourages... … more

Australia's shameful record on protecting children's rights

Australia is a wealthy nation, with much to be proud of - but when it comes to children's rights, a new report out this morning indicates... … more

Revamp mindest on poverty

The West Australian newspaper refers to the recent paper written by Centrecare Director … more

Australian Bushfires

The recent bushfires affecting parts of Australia have been horrific and incredibly traumatic events. It seems as if the whole nation... … more

A Childhood Without Poverty?

On 20 November 2019, Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo AM presented a paper at the FRSA National Conference that focused on the issue of... … more

Valuing Children Initiative shines light on child wellbeing and community attitudes

At a special event held in Perth last week I was delighted to be appointed a Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) Ambassador, … more

Centrecare awarded National Standards for Mental Health Services - QIP Accreditation

Centrecare Incorporated - WA has been awarded full Quality, Innovation, Performance (QIP) accreditation against the following sets of... … more

Centrecare Annual Report 2018-2019

Centrecare is pleased to advise our 2018-2019 Annual Report is now available for viewing. … more

I am cheeky, but no kid should be in jail. This is why I addressed the UN at just 12 years old

Let our families choose what is best for us. I think this would’ve helped me from getting in trouble … more

Centrecare Director and Valuing Children Initiative founder Invited to United Nations

Centrecare Director and Valuing Children Initiative’s Founder, Adj. Professor Tony Pietropiccolo, is currently in Geneva at the United... … more

Insights into Hardship and Disadvantage in Perth, Western Australia

"Through action research to reduce hardship and disadvantage for families living in Western Australia, the 100 Families WA project is... … more

Centrecare encourages WA parliamentarians to oppose the introduction of simulated racing machines due to the harm they can do to individuals and families.

Centrecare encourages WA parliamentarians to oppose the introduction of simulated racing machines due to the harm they can do to... … more

Homelessness Week 2019

Homelessness Week 2019 runs from the 5th to 11th August 2019. … more

Comrades among the ruins of neoliberalism

“Social justice is not a thing you have. It is a struggle you are in. A struggle against all that strips people of their humanity by... … more

Celebrating Ten Years

Celebrating 10 years! Congratulations to Val and Latha on reaching their 10 year anniversary at Centrecare. … more

New Appointment

After much thoughtful consideration Centrecare is pleased to announce that Executive Manager, Leanne Strommen has been appointed to the... … more

100 Families WA - Hunger and Food Security

We are delighted to show you a snapshot of information collected through a research project we are involved in with a number of other not... … more

The health of Australia's prisoners 2018

The health of Australia’s prisoners 2018 - The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare … more

Armadale Cannington Family Support Network

The Armadale Cannington Family Support Network are proud to be involved in the Local Drug Action Group (LDAG) – Armadale, Canning and... … more