Latest update on ChildStory

Latest update on ChildStory - November 2017 (PDF version) PSA’s meeting with Michael Coutts-Trotter on 1 November 2017 The PSA met with FACS Secretary Michael-Coutts Trotter to discuss our deep concerns about ChildStory and the need to defer implementation until defects in the new system are rectified. The PSA has advocated for many years for a new system that supports staff and frees them up…

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Campbell Street Group Home Gymea review

Campbell Street Group Home Gymea review - November 2017 (PDF version) Affected members contacted the PSA on 17 October 2017 following advice in writing from the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) that all staff were to be temporarily relocated to an alternate work location. This was to enable the Department to conduct an independent fact-finding review and internal clinical reviews in order to…

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Child protection case workers' union takes aim at Family and Community Services resourcing in Hunter New England after accreditation failure – Newcastle Herald

Following a report in the Newcastle Herald that the Hunter New England branch of FACS risked losing its accreditation after failing to meet the standards of the Office of Children’s Guardian, PSA Assistant General Secretary, Troy Wright hit back stating the problem is due to poor resourcing in the high demand region. “It’s almost as if it’s been set up to fail,” he said told…

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FACS bulletin – Commissioning restructure + meeting notice

FACS bulletin - Commissioning restructure + meeting notice - November 2017 (PDF version) Transition to new structure and non-executive assignment process On 20 October 2017, PSA representatives were briefed by the Deputy Secretary Commissioning in relation to the non-Executive assignment process which commenced on 25 October 2017. Ongoing employees were requested to provide three preferences for branches, not a specific role by 1 November 2017.…

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FACS Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group survey

FACS Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group survey - November 2017 (PDF version) The survey below has been designed to measure the widely felt issues FACS Community Services Psychologists are currently facing in their role. The data collected from the survey will be used to collaborate with the Psychological Services Executive and address issues that impact the role of Community Services Psychologists. Please note: all answers will…

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