Insight Community Solutions
Insight Community Solutions provides a unique suite of culturally appropriate service offerings for
NSW Government
Travel restrictions will be lifted from Monday 1 June, allowing NSW residents to take a holiday anywhere across the state.
If you’re planning a trip, call in advance to check availability and confirm bookings before you head out.
Please remember that physical distancing and good hygiene must be practised at all times while you’re away. And if you’re unwell, get tested and stay home.
Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/NSW-Holiday-Restrictions-to-Lift
NSW Department of Education
From May 25, here’s the plan for a full-time return to schools for NSW students. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3e9Zief
NSW Health
With restrictions easing from tomorrow, it’s important to continue to stay 1.5m away from others and wash your hands regularly. If you feel unwell, please get tested and stay home until you get your results. In order to stay on top of the virus, we can’t let down our guard.
Q. Do the 5 visitors include children?
A. Yes, it is 5 visitors in total including children.
Q. Can I have 10 people visit my home if we are outdoors?
A. No. An outdoor gathering means a gathering in a park or public place. In your home you can only have up to 5 visitors.
Q. Can I train outdoors with up to 10 people?
A. Yes. Remember to maintain physical distancing.
Q. Can I have a picnic?
A. Yes, so long as it is with up to 10 people total.
Q. What are the rules for cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs?
A. They can have up to 10 patrons seated at any one time and can continue to provide take away. They must also continue to apply the 4sqm rules and patrons must exercise 1.5m in social distancing.
Q. What are the rules about using outdoor equipment?
A. You can use outdoor exercise and playground equipment, but do so with caution. Wash your hands before and after you use this equipment. Assume the person who has used the equipment before you has the virus.
Q. What are the restrictions on outdoor pools?
A. Outdoor pools can operate but can have no more than 10 people at a time and no more than one person per lane. Change areas will also remain closed.
Q. Will there be police enforcement/penalties for people who do not follow the rules?
A. Yes. It is extremely important that we all stay vigilant and maintain the rules around physical distancing. We cannot afford to be complacent. NSW Police will continue to work with the community to help maintain the gains we have made together.
Q. Is local and regional travel allowed for holidays and recreation in NSW?
A. No. NSW is not yet ready to allow regional travel and holidays.
Q. When will the next round of restrictions be eased?
A. This decision will always be based on data and the best available health advice. NSW will monitor the impacts of the latest round of eased restrictions.
Family and Community Services NSW
❤️TILA = $1,500 FOR KIDS LEAVING CARE👍👌🤛
TILA is a payment of up to $1,500 that care leavers can use to buy items such as a fridge or a couch for a new 🏠 home, 🚕 driving lessons, 🎓 education and 🎓 training courses, a new computer 💻, or help with a new 👶 baby.
It can be single payment or six small ones. You choose.
If you’re a young person leaving care, you should feel supported and equipped.
Interested?
To find out more visit: www.facs.nsw.gov.au/TILA, or talk to your caseworker who will need to submit an application on your behalf.
tomorrow.
Family & Community Services NSW are encouraging out-of-home caters to send their children to school for the added support they need.
Australian Federal Police
We need your help in during COVID-19.
With many schools moving to online learning, children and young people are expected to spend more time on technology. Children of all ages need the support, guidance and education of adults to stay safe online and prevent online child sexual exploitation.
Resources to help are available at ThinkUKnow Australia, The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and the Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Fatima* (15 yo) and Zayd* (12 yo) are looking for a long-term Muslim foster home in Sydney, NSW.
Fatima enjoys studying and spending time with her friends and Zayd loves fishing and playing PlayStation.
You do not have to be an authorised carer.
If you would like more information, please contact Sabah on 0423 754 103 or [email protected].
* Please note all names are aliases in order to protect the privacy of the children.
Want to learn more about ? Contact us or head to our website insightcommunity.com.au
Fatima* (15 yo) and Zayd* (12 yo) are looking for a long-term Muslim foster home in Sydney, NSW.
Fatima enjoys studying and spending time with her friends and Zayd loves fishing and playing PlayStation.
You do not have to be an authorised carer.
If you would like more information, please contact Sabah on 0423 754 103 or [email protected].
* Please note all names are aliases in order to protect the privacy of the children.
Want to learn more about ? Contact us or head to our website- link in bio!
💡 NSW changed responses to :
1- Temporary accomodation;
2- Court advocacy and Safety Action Meetings; and
3- changes to Local Courts.
For more information read on...
At ICS, we deliver a range of tailored training programs to school staff, students and parents, as well as funded service providers.
The 'Cyber Safety & Awareness' module is one of these training programs. As apart of this module, we aim to raise awareness about the risks associated with common use of online platforms.
To find out more, contact us or head to our website: www.insightcommunity.com.au/training
Check if your school has been closed due to weather.
⚠️ NSW FLOOD UPDATE 10/02 ⚠️
The following schools across NSW are temporarily non-operational due to flooding in the area. Check for updates on our school safety page: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety
The situation is being monitored. As things change we will be posting to the schools safety page. If your school is not listed and you have concerns please contact the NSW SES.
Did you know? 💡
In the January 2020 Permanency Case Management Policy Statement, the Practitioner Mandate was established, detailing that "We build relationships that are focused on children. We work hard to give dignity, partner with parents, families and communities, and use collective wisdom, skills and courage to keep children safe."
The Insight Community Training ensures practitioners and case managers have the relevant skills and resources necessary to uphold this mandate.
To find out more contact us or visit our website- https://www.insightcommunity.com.au/permanency-support/
Uniting becomes first foster carer in NSW to extend care to age 21
"We want to remove the stress of housing anxiety, so they can really focus on other aspects of employment, education, health and wellbeing, and being able to develop some life skills”.
Uniting 💡
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/uniting-becomes-first-foster-carer-in-nsw-to-extend-care-to-age-21-20190905-p52oav.html
smh.com.au Many teenagers in foster care view their 18th birthday "not with happiness but with dread" because that's when the state guardian cuts off support.
The investigators at ICS have a combined history in child protection, law enforcement and security. This enables us to provide you with the most thorough investigations.
To find our more about our investigations services, contact us today.
Frontlines and case workers dealing with domestic and family violence are often faced with complex challenges.
ICS provides culturally-specific consultation, training and workshops concerning safety planning, early intervention strategies and prevention programs.
For more information, contact us or visit our website: www.insightcommunity.com.au/domestic-violence
Our expertise and background in child protection, community services and law enforcement allows ICS to provide a range of services to assist agencies with foster care assessments and investigations.
For more information, contact us or visit our website- www.insightcommunity.com.au
At ICS we focus on ensuring Caseworkers, Case Managers and other community service providers are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to carry out their jobs effectively and efficiently.
The ICS difference lies in the culturally tailored training delivered by ICS trainers with extensive experience in law enforcement, private investigations and community and family services.
For more information on how we may tailor our training services to your needs, or to view the training services we offer, contact us or visit our website:
💡https://www.insightcommunity.com.au/training/
The Permanency Support Program aims to ensure vulnerable children in child protection and Out of Home Care are given the most appropriate, stable and secure homes.
With a collective background in law enforcement, child protection, counselling and community work, the ICS team is equipped with a unique skillset and perspective to assist providers in the appropriate placement of children and young people.
Want to learn more about ? Contact us or head to our website: www.insightcommunity.com.au/permanency-support/
Insight Community Solutions provides a wide range of culturally-appropriate services to families, communities and agencies💡
Want to learn more about ?
Head to our website: www.insightcommunity.com.au
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