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14 September 2023

Family violence, sexual assault and child wellbeing best practice supervision

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) has developed three Best practice supervision information sheets for the family violence, sexual assault and child wellbeing workforces, now available online.

Supervision is a key strategy in developing and sustaining family violence, sexual assault, and child wellbeing workforces. The information sheets were developed in collaboration with the sector and provide guidance on: 

• Supervision definitions 
• Supervision functions  
• Reflective supervision.

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There were many inspiring and heart-warming moments shared at the 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards 20th anniversary ceremony, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 5 September 2023.

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