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Latest community services updates
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in meaningful action to prevent domestic and family violence, today opening expressions of interest for community-led primary prevention initiatives.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
The Minns Labor Government is employing 300 new workers to support foster children to stay connected to their family and keep them safe.
Ministerial media release
9 December 2024
New wanding laws that that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety come into effect in NSW today.
News
9 December 2024
An Aboriginal women’s group from Griffith embarked on a cultural tour of Aboriginal communities and sites across Wiradjuri Country earlier this year, with the support of a Cultural Grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Applications are now open for Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s Cultural Grants 2024-2025. Grants between $500 and $20,000 are available for Aboriginal organisations across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal cultures.
Ministerial media release
6 December 2024
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to invest in meaningful action to prevent domestic and family violence across the state, including providing funding to proven prevention programs like Next Level in Coffs Harbour.
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Recent community services publications
Guide
Department of Communities and Justice | 30 September 2024
When you develop strong bonds with children or young people in your care, this can naturally make it hard to adjust when the relationship changes or comes to an end. It is normal to feel a sense of loss. Even if you are remaining in touch as part of the child’s caring network, change can still be challenging to prepare for and navigate.
Guide
NSW Volunteering | 19 September 2024
These reports consider the experiences of volunteers and different volunteering settings in NSW.
Report
Premier's Department | 19 September 2024
The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes (the Inquiry) was established by Letters Patent signed on 13 April 2022 and tasked with investigating unsolved suspected hate crime deaths of LGBTIQ people (or people who were presumed to be LGBTIQ) in NSW between 1970 and 2010.
Report
The Cabinet Office | 6 March 2024
On 13 September 2023, her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of the State of New South Wales in the Commonwealth of Australia, authorised the Hon Peter McClellan AM KC, as Commissioner, to conduct the inquiry as a Special Commission of Inquiry.
Policy
Aboriginal Affairs | 12 February 2024
This is a new Closing the Gap Partnership Agreement to strengthen relationships between government and Aboriginal organisations. It was signed on 12 February 2024. It was signed by the NSW Government, NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO) and Local Government NSW (LGNSW).