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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Commissioner for Children and Young People in Victoria. Views on this account mine - official account
@CCYPVictoria
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Victoria, Australiaccyp.vic.gov.auJoined April 2013
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
I am always honoured, & eager, to work alongside powerful survivors & advocates to raise awareness of the efforts needed to prevent institutional child abuse. Thanks
@mannywaks
&
@VoiCSA1
for inviting me to be part of this event.
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VoiCSA
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Delighted with the responses for this important communal event - many have already confirmed attendance, including some of our parliamentary representatives and community leaders. Please register on below link if you'd like to attend (limited capacity). events.humanitix.com/post-child-sex
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Our inquiries examine responses to children & young people, identify where improvements are needed, & recommend change - they're vital in highlighting where systems need to better recognise & realise children's rights. If you're interested, check out these roles...
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CCYP Victoria
@CCYPVictoria
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The Commission is recruiting for a Team Leader, Inquiries and Engagement, and a Senior Review and Inquiries Officer. If you have strong skills that could contribute to our inquiries work, please consider applying by 22 August ccyp.vic.gov.au/about-us/worki
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Stuart Kinner
@KinnerStuart
Children in youth detention have significant and complex health-related needs. Important new research from
@telethonkids
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Dr Hayley Passmore
@hayleympassmore
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A new publication from our @telethonkids Banksia Hill study is now available: Comprehensive Clinical Paediatric Assessment of Children & Adolescents Sentenced to Detention in Western Australia. Led by @RaewynMutch, so important for health & youth justice jfasrp.com/index.php/JFAS
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Sad news. On behalf of my son - now 13 by the way - I say RIP Pingu.
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James Stant
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Sad to hear of the passing of #Pingu voice actor Carlo Bonomi. Sure, that programme was cute and funny to me as a child, but considering we never understood a word being said, the empathy I would feel for those animated animals was remarkable and I have this gentleman to thank. twitter.com/EditorJamada/s…
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Wimmera SM LLEN
@WSMLLEN
Testing positive to #COVID19 in Victoria (or living with someone who does) means you’ll be spending the next seven days isolating Check out this great
@YACVic
resource for managing COVID at home
@DETVic
@NatHutchins
@VicLLENs
@KYC_Vic
@YDASvic
@YACVicYRG
@BuchananLiana
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Young people are most likely to be impacted by the new strains of Omicron due to being the most socially active for study, work and play. 😷 Check out some of the supports available if you’re affected, and for more tips and resources visit: yacvic.org.au/blog/preparing @VicGovDH
Pink, yellow and red gradient background with text that reads: We’re currently seeing new strains of Omicron in the community called BA.4 and BA.5. Those of us aged 20-39 are most likely to be affected because we’re so active in our work, study and social lives. Not only are these strains more infectious than previous Omicron waves, they’re also pretty good at overcoming your existing immunity. Because of this, we’re seeing a rise in COVID cases and hospitalisation.
Pink, yellow and red gradient background with text that reads: This doesn’t mean vaccinations aren’t effective! Being up to date with your vax can reduce your risk of getting seriously sick, which is super important right now with the current infection rate and rising hospitalisations. Old faithfuls like wearing a good quality mask, indoor ventilation, testing regularly and getting boosted are all important here. But what support is available now if you do catch COVID now? Hasn’t it all dried up? (Spoiler: nope!)
Pink, yellow and red gradient background with text that reads: Financial support Pandemic leave disaster payments are back for if you’ve lost at least 8 hours work. There’s also the Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee for sick and casual workers. Help with power, gas or water bills Check if you’re eligible for the Utility Relief Grant Scheme, or ask your utility provider about payment plans. Also, concession card holders are eligible for certain discounts and rebates (google ‘DELWP concessions and rebates’). Somewhere to stay in an emergency Emergency accommodation is still available to COVID-positive people who need help to isolate safely because they use shared facilities, or have safety, wellbeing or other health issues. Call the 24/7 COVID hotline: 1800 675 398.
Pink, yellow and red gradient background with text that reads: If you’re 18+ and immunocompromised Antiviral medications to treat COVID are now available on the PBS. They’re oral meds you take for a few days, and can reduce your chance of hospitalisation anywhere between 30% and 80%! Any GP can prescribe them if you’re eligible, and there’s discount if you’ve got a healthcare card. Bariers to GP access? You can also get COVID meds from a community health centre, GP respiratory clinics, or by doing telehealth with an available doctor outside of your area who can then send you an e-script. Barriers to medication access? See a GP now to prep a ‘COVID plan’ for how you’ll access COVID meds if you need to. How will they prescribe them? Will a friend pick them up or will you get pharmacy delivery? (See if you can get free delivery with the Home Medicine Service!)
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Grateful to
@MaryGearin
for chatting to me about the new Child Safe Standards, and why they're important to help keep children safe from harm and abuse. Stronger standards, safer children. #SaferChildrenVic
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CCYP Victoria
@CCYPVictoria
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Listen to our Principal Commissioner @BuchananLiana talking to @MaryGearin on @abcmelbourne Drive about the new Child Safe Standards that come into force today in Victoria (from 37.04) #SaferChildrenVic abc.net.au/melbourne/prog
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Diana Yallop
@YallopDiana
Such an alarming report. Thank you
@ABCthedrum
for shining light on it recently. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) contributing factors to mental health disorders in adulthood, suicidality, self harm & addiction. Our young people are our future.
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
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64% of young people in Youth Justice have experienced emotional abuse, 62% neglect, 46% have experienced family violence and 45% physical abuse. 92% have at least one adverse childhood experience. Are we criminalising childhood trauma? twitter.com/AICriminology/…
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
64% of young people in Youth Justice have experienced emotional abuse, 62% neglect, 46% have experienced family violence and 45% physical abuse. 92% have at least one adverse childhood experience. Are we criminalising childhood trauma?
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AIC
@AICriminology
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We’ve released a new report by researchers from @UniofAdelaide, @UniMelb & @Griffith_Uni that examines the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) of young people in the youth justice system. bit.ly/3H4gAcg
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Appreciate
@TomElliott3AW
hearing different views on what's needed to make our youth justice system safer - for everyone. I've seen improvements in recent years but no question more is needed to build a sophisticated system able to meet the complex needs of young people in YJ.
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CCYP Victoria
@CCYPVictoria
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Thanks to @TomElliott3AW for the #youthjustice discussion with our Principal Commissioner @BuchananLiana @3AW693 3aw.com.au/commissioner-f
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Sumeyya Ilanbey
@sumeyyailanbey
“I don’t want Aboriginal children to get caught in politics,” said Muriel Bamblett, the chief executive of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency. | Andrews government dumps young offender, child protection legislation ahead of election
theage.com.au
Andrews government dumps young offender legislation ahead of election
The decision will come as a major blow to Indigenous, legal and children’s services who for years have fought for changes, with one peak organisation pleading with parliamentarians to put First...
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
Violence is never ok. But sending children to adult prison as a form of 'punishment' is not only against the law, but it is only ever going to entrench criminal behaviour and do more harm - both to the children & to community safety. We can do better, Victoria.
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josietaylor
@josietaylor
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The Children’s commissioner is scathing about transferring a 16 and 17 year old to max security at Port Phillip Prison. Says it’s disturbing. The two teenagers are yet to be charged over serious assault of two managers at Malmsbury YJ centre abc.net.au/news/2022-05-3
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Centre For Multicultural Youth
@TalkToCMY
Plsd to see the establishment of the working group. CMY looks forward to supporting the expert working group & we encourage members of the community to nominate.
@BuchananLiana
@multiculturevic
@VivNguyenVMC
@RosSpenceMP
@NyadolNyuon
@YACVic
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Natalie Hutchins
@NatHutchins
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We are establishing the South Sudanese Australian Youth Justice Expert Working Group to help devise programs, interventions, and support services to improve diversion. It will be lead by the community and supported by @CCYPVictoria
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Liana Buchanan
@BuchananLiana
A pleasure to share Victoria's experience of implementing legislated Child Safe Standards & the reportable conduct scheme with
@Tasmania_COI
today. It is my firm view these regulatory schemes improve children's safety from abuse in institutional settings & are sorely needed.
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CCYP Victoria
@CCYPVictoria
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Our Principal Commissioner @BuchananLiana notes her commitment to sharing Victoria's experience of the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme to, in the Commission of Inquiry's wording, 'shorten the journey' to achieving child safety.
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