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Planning for emergencies
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s (the department’s) Social services sector emergency management policy outlines the responsibilities and important considerations organisations must comply with when preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
As we approach the high-risk emergency season, this is a critical moment to emphasise the importance of complying with the policy by preparing and reviewing emergency management plans for the services your organisation provides.
It's MARAM and Information Sharing Week!
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is hosting this year’s MARAM and Information Sharing Week, running from Monday 20 to Friday 24 November.
The event is an annual practice forum for practitioners working in family violence and related sectors. It aims to create awareness and understanding of the MARAM framework and Information Sharing schemes for practitioners who work with individuals, children and families.
SORTLI app updated
SORTLI ('sort out your life') is a fun, informative and easy-to-navigate, free mobile app which helps young people transition to independence. Developed in collaboration with young people, the app provides information and directions to services that can help. Popular features include things like housing, accessing money and career advice.