Junction Australia

We're kickstarting conversations about respectful relationships on Kangaroo Island - and asking everyone to 'Pass it On'. Presented by Junction, 'Pass It On' - a community awareness and education initiative - will be held at Western Districts Sports and Community Club on Sunday, November 24. It will include a presentation from Power Community Ltd, the not-for-profit charity arm of Port Adelaide FC, as part of the organisation’s Respectful Relationships program which aims to promote gender equality and stamp out gender-based abuse. 'Pass It On' has been made possible through funding from the State Government through the Attorney-General’s Department. Read more in The Islander today: https://lnkd.in/gPMkEMGY

Our Chair Rob DiMonte CEO Maria Palumbo focus on building for the future in The Advertiser today.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Junction, we’re seeking a dynamic Family Based Care (FBC) Practice Lead to empower foster carers and lead trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care. In this role, you'll lead and support our Family Based Care team with clinical guidance and innovative training. You'll develop personalised care plans for children and young people, ensuring their long-term success, while driving continuous improvement through research, program evaluation, and policy development. Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gESmv_at #fostercare #hiring #job #familybasedcare

Our latest Contractor Newsletter is now live! For latest news and updates, read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8CCWDvR

Junction’s long-standing commitment to delivering quality, secure and affordable housing through strong and collaborative partnerships is unwavering. Indeed, partnerships between Federal and State Governments, Community Housing Providers (CHPs) and the private sector are key to alleviating housing stress and creating sustainable opportunities into the future. The first round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), announced this week, is a very significant and welcome step forward in addressing the housing crisis. This initial round will see around 13,700 social and affordable homes built across the country underpinned by a $9.2 billion investment. Around 20,000 new social homes and 10,000 new affordable homes will be delivered through HAFF across Australia over a five-year-period.

The latest episode of Community Centres SA's Community Conversations podcast is now live - and features some familiar Junction voices. Recently, Dr Alisa Willis, Junction's Head of Service Impact, peer support worker Jess and group co-ordinator Hayley (all pictured below) joined the podcast to discuss The Young Parents Project - our award-winning program which supports parents under 25 facing challenges like stigma, housing instability, and financial struggles. Thanks to Community Centres SA for having us! You can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast or via their website here: https://lnkd.in/gacbsFev

Today we welcomed the Honourable Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Child Protection, and media for a ‘walk through’ of our Tiny Homes prototype. This was a great opportunity to highlight how we are supporting young people to successfully transition out of care through a really innovative, flexible initiative. For more information, read here: https://lnkd.in/gxxjgudG

This week (8–14 September) is Foster and Kinship Carer Week, a time to recognise and celebrate our amazing foster carers who are helping shape the futures of the children and young people in their care. This year, through our 'Foster a Future' campaign, we’re emphasising the profound impact a stable, loving, and caring family environment can have on young people’s lives—and on those who become their carers. Junction’s Head of Impact, Dr Alisa Willis, says this is a “call out” to people who have been thinking about becoming a foster carer as well as those who might not have previously considered fostering. “There is no doubt, taking on the role of a foster carer comes with challenges but also, the potential for life-changing reward and impact," she said. "Through this campaign we take a snapshot of the simple things to show how becoming a foster or kinship carer can, and frequently does, change many lives for the better." “Having the love and stability of a secure foster care placement can go a long way to helping children and young people, many who have been through significant trauma, heal and ultimately, live their best life.” Regardless of your race, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or relationship status, if you can provide a safe and stable home for a young person, you can become a Junction Foster Carer. Learn more about how you can #FosterAFuture on our website: https://lnkd.in/gfYEQvaa

What a privilege for our Young Parent Project to be named winner in the Outstanding Service Award – Positive Impact category in today's 2024 SA Child Protection Awards! Congratulations to our dedicated team for bringing this project to life. This program highlights the importance of lived experience and co-design in creating effective support. The program is guided by young parents' experiences, ensuring that services meet their needs. As it evolves through ongoing research and feedback, we focus on relationship-building and peer leadership. Since its inception, the program has supported 33 participants across four groups, with an additional 10 young parents waiting for the next intake. Congratulations also to all of today’s nominees and winners.

So thrilled for our Young Parent Project to be named as one of the finalists of the Outstanding Service Award – Positive Impact category for tomorrow's 2024 SA Child Protection Awards. Launched in 2023, the Young Parent Project (TYPP), based at our Hackham Community Centre, is a co-designed, evidence-based program designed to support vulnerable young parents to become capable and confident parents. The program is a partnership between Junction, The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI) and BetterStart Adelaide University. We are look forward to the award presentations tomorrow - and congratulate all who have been nominated!