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Mastering Assessment Writing Without Having to Learn the Hard Way
I remember the first time I was asked to do a foster care assessment. It honestly felt like I was wading through wet cement. I can only...
Emily Boxhall
1 day ago
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Listen Now ~ Mel J on the Social Work Spotlight Podcast!
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Me l, was recently featured on the Social Work Spotlight podcast with Yasmine Loupis ! In this...
Teresa McClean
2 days ago
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Champion Awards Update
Last Friday, our CEO, Mel James , COO, Carmen Bonner and Strategy and Governance Manager, Christina McLaughlin , attended the 2025 ...
Teresa McClean
3 days ago
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Safeguarding Futures Through Purpose-Driven Child Protection
As a 15 year old, for-purpose child safeguarding organisation, we specialise in identifying gaps within systems, programs and...
Teresa McClean
Mar 26
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Celebrating International Women's Day
On Friday 14 March, our team virtually came together to celebrate International Women’s Day, a week later than expected thanks to Cyclone...
Teresa McClean
Mar 17
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Accelerating Action ~ International Women's Day 2025
In the lead up to International Women's Day, our CEO had the privilege of attending the International Women’s Day Long Lunch, hosted by...
Teresa McClean
Mar 14
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RHealth and Social Care Solutions ~ Empowering Rural Mental Health with Co-Designed Practice Enhancement Program
Co-designing training to strengthen rural mental health practice - building skills, confidence, and sustainability in Chinchilla
Teresa McClean
Mar 12
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Supporting Each Other through Disaster
Our thoughts are with everyone affected in South East Queensland, Northern New South Wales, and surrounding areas https://www.ses.org.au...
Teresa McClean
Mar 11
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Helping Kids Feel Safe in a Natural Disaster
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the dedicated professionals, carers, volunteers, and...
Teresa McClean
Mar 5
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Junior Adventures Group
Our CEO, Mel James and COO, Carmen Bonner had the pleasure of meeting with Alison and Tony from Junior Adventures Group (JAG) last week....
Teresa McClean
Mar 3
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Finalists ~ Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Exciting news! Social Care Solutions is a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards under the Social Enterprise Category...
Teresa McClean
Feb 28
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With Our Two Hands Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (WOTHATSIC)
Over the weekend, I had the privilege to meet with some of the board members - Aunty Kevina, Aunty Tammy and Aunty Jenny - to kick off...
Mel James
Feb 24
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Triple Finalist Recognition for Social Care Solutions
We are beyond proud to share that our CEO, Mel James has been named a finalist in three categories at the Women Changing the World ...
Teresa McClean
Feb 20
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'Back to the Grind'
Last Friday, we kicked off the year with our first themed day “Back to the Grind”. It was a fun way to ease back into work and reflect on...
Teresa McClean
Feb 4
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Celebrating 2024 ~ A Year of Impact!
As we look back on 2024, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished. This year, our commitment to children, families, and the...
Teresa McClean
Dec 17, 2024
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Happy 15th Birthday...to us!
Social Care Solutions proudly turns 15! Founded in 2009 to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families in the foster care...
Teresa McClean
Dec 13, 2024
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Child Protection is Everyone’s Business ~ Queensland Leaders
At SCS, we believe child protection is everyone’s business. That’s why we’re proud to share that our CEO, Mel James, recently contributed...
Teresa McClean
Dec 11, 2024
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End of Year Celebrations
Last week, we were lucky to come together for two wonderful end-of-year celebrations. On Thursday, the Australian team battled it out at...
Teresa McClean
Dec 5, 2024
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Aotearoa End of Year Celebration!
Last night, our CEO, Mel James and Operations Manager, Braden Clark had the privilege of catching up and celebrating with some of our...
Teresa McClean
Nov 19, 2024
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Risk Assessment Workshop
It’s an honour to be in beautiful Aotearoa delivering training about assessing risk from a strengths based perspective. Delivering this...
Mel James
Nov 18, 2024
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