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16,000 Children seeking seeking asylum and their families have been been left with no support

We are experiencing an economic downturn, the likes of which we have not seen for over 80 years. … more

Do you have a student loan debt you shouldn't have?

The redress measures came into effect at the beginning of 2019 and provide a remedy for students who incurred a debt under the VET... … more

I can finally eat fresh fruit and vegetables

In May 2020, the Raise The Rate campaign surveyed 955 people on JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, and Austudy, who... … more

Domestic Violence Funding Cuts

The Opinion piece in today’s West accurately describes the situation in regards to domestic violence in Wester Australia. … more

Sorry Day 2020

Today is Sorry Day and an opportunity for all to reflect once more on the pain and suffering of the Stolen Generation of Aboriginal and... … more

Valuing Children Initiative in the United Nations newsletter

The Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) recently had an article published … more

Stephen Thackray obituary

As we had previously advised, we sadly farewelled our esteemed and much admired Board Member, Stephen Thackray, who passed away... … more

Happy Easter

The first few months of this year have been incredibly difficult for people around the world. … more

Coronavirus update 1 Apr 2020 - Travel Restrictions & Transperth Service Reduction

Centrecare recognises that there is a great deal of nervousness, anxiety and/or fear as we try to understand and manage our daily lives... … more

Coronavirus update 26 Mar 2020 - Client Update

The wellbeing of our clients is, and always has been our highest priority. … more

Coronavirus Update 18 Mar 2020 - Client Update

The wellbeing of our clients is, and always has been our highest priority … more

Information for Centrecare clients and visitors regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

On a daily basis there is a significant amount of information - and misinformation - circulating about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). … more

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