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ACT government first Australian jurisdiction to commit to raise criminal age of responsibility
An ACT Labor-Greens government will prioritise raising the age of criminal responsibility in the next parliamentary term. Advocates have labelled the move a historic step
Nation-leading commitment to #RaiseTheAge
ACT Community Sector congratulate Labor-Greens Government on their nation-leading commitment to #RaiseTheAge A coalition of over 20 service delivery, human rights, legal and representative organisations
Homeless children in Canberra to benefit from ACT Government crisis accommodation funding
It is a relief for youth workers on the frontline trying to help broken families and desperate children, with limited options and resources. “I feel
‘Woefully lacking’: Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child’s mental health treatment
A Canberra mother has labelled ACT’s youth mental health services as “woefully lacking”, saying she was forced to travel to regional NSW to find a
Innovative youth and family services recognised in ACT awards
Youth workers across the ACT are committed to working to build young people up to see their potential and enable them to have a voice
Canberra’s support services warn of COVID-19’s long term social consequences
Canberra’s social services are warning that the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will be long-term, and that governments must factor in the need for ongoing
