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How the child care and protection process works in Australia
Are you worried about FACS taking your children away? Knowing how the child care and protection process works in Australia, and how decisions are made, could to put your mind at ease and help you decide what to do next.
Every state and territory in Australia has its own child protection system, but they all follow the same basic process. These systems are designed to help children who may be at risk of abuse or neglect at home.
The following step-by-step guide relates to the child care and protection process in New South...
The Bollen Memo - Episode 5
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Child care and protection: 3 real life case studies
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The Bollen Memo - Episode 4
This month we talk to Ciaran Westland, the General Manager of Stewart Title limited about Title Insurance and what it's used for.
When is the right time to downsize?
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Care and protection matters: what are my rights?
If the state believes that a parent is not able to properly care for a child at this time, they may take the child away. This is a very distressing and confusing time, and you might not know where to...
10 tips for decluttering your home
When you're selling your home, whether you're downsizing or simply changing your location, you want to give prospective buyers a good first impression. But aside from clearing the clutter for the...
