Queensland Government’s Post

A 🔥sensational🔥 report. I'm pretty new to this, but it feels rare to see something so exhaustively researched and far-reaching that is also so clear and direct. TLDR: Locking kids up does not make the community safer (that's a direct quote.) Australia continually fails to implement reforms that work, in part because of deliberate polarisation, sensationalism and fear-mongering around the issue. We urgently need to overhaul the current system in favour of one based in safety, wellbeing and the fundamental human rights of children. Addressing the injustice, inequity and suffering that precede crime is the best way to prevent it.

This week’s top report is… ‘Help way earlier!’ How Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing ➡️ apo.org.au/node/328020 🚸 A catalyst for evidence-based reform of child justice and wellbeing systems across Australia. 🚸 The Australian Human Rights Commission report, built on decades of national and international evidence about what actually works to reduce child offending, argues that current approaches to 'youth crime’ fundamentally misunderstand the problem. The authors propose transforming the child justice system to address the social determinants of crime by making child safety and wellbeing a national priority. National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds: “We need to turn our attention and our resources to addressing the underlying causes, and to the barriers that stop us taking national action on evidence-based systemic reform.” The focus of the report’s 24 recommendations is 🔸 elevating child justice and wellbeing to a national priority, 🔸 coordinating action across Australia’s federation, and 🔸 ensuring that systemic reform is evidence-based and grounded in human rights. #evidencebased #humanrights #reform #youthjustice #childjustice #youthcrime

Hope you can join Workshop and these terrific speakers for this important session on OMB Circular A4: The Most Powerful Tool for Equity You’ve Never Heard Of!

Are you a policy or advocacy group seeking to navigate the regulatory process effectively? Join us on June 6, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET for an insightful virtual workshop titled "OMB Circular A4: The Most Powerful Tool for Equity You’ve Never Heard Of"! RSVP here. Elizabeth Wilkins, Sharon Block, K. Sabeel Rahman and Jonathan Gould, will simplify the intricate changes brought by the Biden-Harris administration, aimed at enhancing democratic engagement. Gain valuable insights and practical tips on leveraging these reforms to advocate for your stakeholders effectively. This session, crafted by Workshop - Catalyzing Change for Workers Rights and Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School, is tailored to support organizations championing workers’ rights, housing, immigrant rights, and other social justice causes. If you're eager to understand how to leverage the regulatory review process to benefit your community, this workshop is for you! #advocacy #policyreform #workersrights #socialjustice

Socially responsible recruitment practices, removing employment barriers and creating equitable opportunities for individuals facing social disadvantages; how do we do it?    Since joining the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG), we have committed further by signing the Social Recruitment Covenant. Read more about the covenant here: https://lnkd.in/eRPF_cJR #socialvalue #notjustlabour

On Social Justice Day, let’s take a minute to talk about employment because it is not just about creating jobs. It is about creating an environment where safety, dignity and equality are the standard, not the exception. Let's build that world together. #SocialJusticeDay #ProfessionalActivism #DignityForAllWorker #GenderEquality #ArnoldLawFirm #justice4you #Sacramento

Today is an important day for human rights in Australia. The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has released its report, 'The Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework' More time needed to digest this deeply, and I have concerns about the right to health (and consumer peaks should Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland. VMIAC, BEING - Mental Health Consumers, Consumers of Mental Health WA), but here are five positive headline recommendations below. Report: https://lnkd.in/gNeajQJb

Are you a policy or advocacy group seeking to navigate the regulatory process effectively? Join us on June 6, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET for an insightful virtual workshop titled "OMB Circular A4: The Most Powerful Tool for Equity You’ve Never Heard Of"! RSVP here. @Elizabeth Wilkins, @Sharon Block, @K. Sabeel Rahman, and Jonathan Gould will simplify the intricate changes brought by the Biden-Harris administration, aimed at enhancing democratic engagement. Gain valuable insights and practical tips on leveraging these reforms to advocate for your stakeholders effectively. This session, crafted by @Workshop - Catalyzing Change for Workers Rights and @Center for Labor and a Just Economy at Harvard Law School, is tailored to support organizations championing workers’ rights, housing, immigrant rights, and other social justice causes. If you're eager to understand how to leverage the regulatory review process to benefit your community, this workshop is for you! #advocacy #policyreform #workersrights #socialjustice

Have you thought about becoming an advocate for social justice and human rights, aka a Social Worker? We spoke to Evan to find out what the rewards, challenges and surprising insights are. Check it out. You can also explore further here: https://bit.ly/3Ubw0mY #CareerInsights #SocialWorker

The CSDDD was approved by the European Parliament yesterday, which is great news. In theory, it will lead to a trickle-down effect that will reach smaller companies in its supply chain, where change is most needed. Large companies will now face the task of getting those smaller companies on board to deliver the same level of transparency around human rights. Challenging? Yes. Impossible? No. In fact, many companies working with The Centre on child rights risk assessments, child labour prevention and remediation programmes, youth development and even family-friendly workplace programmes are already engaging their suppliers and sub-suppliers to address human rights due diligence. We’re committed to working with businesses and their supply chain partners to ensure they positively impact the lives of workers and their families. Our thoughts on CSDDD here: https://bit.ly/4deau8L