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Teresa McClean
Mar 18, 2024
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18-24 March
At SCS, we proudly celebrate Neurodiversity Week by recognising and honouring the diverse talents and strengths of our team members who...
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Teresa McClean
Mar 15, 2024
Mel James announced as nominee for Women Changing the World Awards 2024
We are so excited to announce that our CEO @_mel.james_ has been announced as a nominee for the 2024 @thewomenchangingtheworld Awards!...
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Teresa McClean
Mar 11, 2024
International Women's Day Mater Fun Run
We are still buzzing from yesterday’s International Women’s Day Mater Fun Run! This year, in true SCS style, we were scattered across...
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Teresa McClean
Mar 8, 2024
Small Steps 4 Hannah | International Women's Day 2024
It's an absolute privilege and an honor to take some time out of our workday to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives of Hannah Clarke...
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Colleen Moran-Ford
Mar 6, 2024
Countdown to International Women's Day 2024
Equal access, opportunity and resources. Open, overt, optimum representation. Intelligent, informed, inspiring participation....
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Teresa McClean
Mar 1, 2024
Zero Discrimination Day
At Social Care Solutions, we are committed to promoting respect, diversity and inclusion every day. Today, we’re excited to honour Zero...
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Mel James
Feb 20, 2024
World Social Justice Day
Taking a moment out to reflect on World Social Justice (WSJ) Day, I realise how interwoven the concept of social justice is in my...
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Teresa McClean
Feb 7, 2024
Exciting Foster Care Assessor Contract Opportunities
Are you a passionate and experienced social worker based in Aotearoa? We’re growing our team and are seeking dynamic contractors to join...
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Teresa McClean
Feb 6, 2024
Safer Internet Day
Today, we celebrate the importance of promoting a safer and more responsible online environment for everyone. In honor of...
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Braden Clark
Feb 6, 2024
Toitu Te Tiriti (Honur Te Tiriti)
Today marks the anniversary of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over the past over the past 180 years, Maori...
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Teresa McClean
Jan 31, 2024
We're in the business of 'making a difference'.
Do you know that we are MORE than a foster and kinship care assessment company? We are consultants, trainers, practitioners, support...
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Teresa McClean
Jan 26, 2024
January 26th
As an organisation, we stand alongside our First Nations practitioners, colleagues, family, and friends, acknowledging that this day...
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Teresa McClean
Jan 22, 2024
Introducing Christina
Christina joined SCS in 2000 as an Independent Specialist Assessor. Prior to joining SCS, Christina worked in the public sector for over...
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Teresa McClean
Dec 11, 2023
Human Rights Day 2023
Everyone has a right to safety. Everyone has a right not to be locked up indefinitely. Every mother and child has a right to feel safe in...
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Teresa McClean
Dec 8, 2023
Retirement Announcement
After an incredible 7 ½ years with Social Care Solutions, we say farewell today to our Director of Quality and Mentoring, Colleen...
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Teresa McClean
Dec 5, 2023
Empowering Cultural Competence in Queensland's Fostering & Kinship Care Sector
We are excited to introduce a unique training opportunity in collaboration with Aunty Tammy Solomon, a highly respected Kuku-Yalanji...
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Teresa McClean
Nov 28, 2023
Women Changing the World Blog Feature
Our CEO, Mel James, has been featured in the 2023 Women Changing the World Awards! Mel isn't just our CEO; she's a social worker,...
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Teresa McClean
Nov 27, 2023
We are Hiring!
We are on the lookout for our next incredible team member. The opportunity is for a part-time, remote Systems and HR Administration...
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Teresa McClean
Nov 22, 2023
Independence in Foster Care Workshop
Our CEO Mel James had the privilege of presenting to a team of visiting professors, lecturers and social work students from Ritsumeikan...
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