Kids Matter: Recent Episodes
Child Protection Party
This podcast is dedicated to all those children who are taken from their families. It is dedicated to all the families who do not spend time with their children. It is dedicated to all those people who do not have a voice
This is an interview with a parent who was in care as a child and then had his own children removed. The lessons he has learnt is remarkable.
Real Change SA party leader and former Director of Public Prosecutions describes how South Australian magistrates are failing the victims of domestic violence
This is a discussion with two academics about their latest book on Foster Care in Australia.
How would you respond if an unfounded allegation of abuse was reported but never verified surfaced 20 years after the event. Cindy talks about how such an allegation has impacted her life.
What is it like for a grandmother who is caring for her grandchildren and not being provided with any support? As you will hear it is horrific.
Tony discusses an article that has researched whether practitioners consider the voices of children. He discusses ways by which we should listen to and respond to the voices of children.
This is an amazing woman. I kept on wondering what life would have been like for her if she had a different mother and was felt loved by her.
This is a must hear podcast for anyone confronted with the child protection system. Leanne has found a way to work with the very system which had deprived her of being with her children. She is an inspiration.
Tony discusses the lack of responsibility by the Child Protection Department when children are abused while in their care.
This is the audio of a video we produced at CPP. To provide anonymity for the mother we have chosen to use only the audio. All parents must listen to this courageous mother and how she was able to fight for her children and win.
For parents to have a voice they need to be able to register complaints against practices which disadvantage them. The only way for this to be effective is for Social Workers to be registered.
Tony discusses the Child Protection Department for their lack of actions regarding a child who became pregnant while in their care.
Rosie was in care and has become an activist in the UK for kids in care and those who have left care.
This is a discussion about the Child Protection System taking responsibility for the sexual assault of children in their care. We are asking for the resignation of the Chief Executive of the Department of Child Protection.
A discussion concerning the impact that Covid 19 is having on children and their mental well-being.
A discussion between Tony and Avery about having conversations with the Child Protection Party so that we can best develop policies which fit with our members.
Interview with an international student who is on his final placement. He produces an interesting perspective.
Sylvan Baker (BBC 3 interview) presents a project designed to help professionals better empathise with kids in care. This is something each Child Protection Service could implement.
Tony talks about two clients who have totally different personalities and wonders why one had her children returned to her and the other didn't?
Tony talks about what is different in the world as a result of the coronavirus and how will your world be different?
Often clients notice that they are not being heard or acknowledged by workers. We need to confront this sort of behaviour and ask for it to change. By doing nothing it will never change. I talk about my experiences of poor social work practice and offer suggestions as to how we can combat such behaviours and therefore improve outcomes for kids.
What are we doing to better understand how Covid 19 and the restrictions being imposed are impacting children?
How do we manage the effects of the coronavirus and the impact it has on our mental wellbeing?
Anthony has had four years dealing with the Department of Child Protection. His insight is invaluable.
Tony discusses the impact of believing in clients and how that can influence positive change.
What do we do when people are not truthful? Tony explores how he manages those who are untruthful and presents examples where this causes him considerable frustration. Join in the conversation.
Sammie talks about how the Child Protection System failed her as a child. Her reflections are insightful and demonstrate how people can recover from the abuse they experienced as a child. Sammie is an inspiration.
Marita discusses the worst ten days of her life and the fight for justice and a voice to be heard.
Narelle talks with some insight into how her experience of the child protection system has presented her with some helpful ideas as to how the system could change. She shares these insights with us.
Paul is an advocate for children's rights in the Child Protection System. This is Pauls story about how he became involved in the child protection system and what he is doing to change it.
If you have a story to tell we would love to hear from you. If you want to inspire or just inform we would love to hear from you.
What are the expected qualifications of a Social Worker compared to what they should be? We explore this difference.
We want to hear from you regarding the way we present to the public and the issues you believe we should be addressing.
The most common question ever asked is how can we improve the child protection system. Some ideas are discussed here.
This a discussion with Dr Dee Michell regarding her latest book on Foster Care in Australia.
This is my reflection on what it means to be a social worker working in the area of Child Protection.