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Kids Matter

by Child Protection Party

This podcast is dedicated to all those children who are taken from their families. It is dedicated to all the families who do not spend time with their children. It is dedicated to all those people who do not have a voice

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Episodes

  1. From being in care to having your children removed

    This is an interview with a parent who was in care as a child and then had his own children removed. The lessons he has learnt is remarkable.

  2. Magistrates are Failing Domestic Violence Victims

    Real Change SA party leader and former Director of Public Prosecutions describes how South Australian magistrates are failing the victims of domestic violence

  3. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

    What are your views on vaccination? Here are Tony's.

  4. Interview with Charles McGavin

    For those who follow child protection issues this is an important conversation.

  5. An unfounded allegation of abuse from 20 Years ago

    How would you respond if an unfounded allegation of abuse was reported but never verified surfaced 20 years after the event. Cindy talks about how such an allegation has impacted her life.

  6. No support and no one cares.

    What is it like for a grandmother who is caring for her grandchildren and not being provided with any support? As you will hear it is horrific.

  7. The voices of Kids are not heard

    Tony discusses an article that has researched whether practitioners consider the voices of children. He discusses ways by which we should listen to and respond to the voices of children.

  8. Interview with Pippa

    This is an amazing woman. I kept on wondering what life would have been like for her if she had a different mother and was felt loved by her.

  9. Interview with Parents on a Mission founder Leanne Claussen

    This is a must hear podcast for anyone confronted with the child protection system. Leanne has found a way to work with the very system which had deprived her of being with her children. She is an inspiration.

  10. Kids becoming pregnant while in care

    Tony discusses the lack of responsibility by the Child Protection Department when children are abused while in their care.

  11. DCP Lets down disabled children - AGAIN

    This is the audio of a video we produced at CPP. To provide anonymity for the mother we have chosen to use only the audio. All parents must listen to this courageous mother and how she was able to fight for her children and win.

  12. Social Work Registration

    For parents to have a voice they need to be able to register complaints against practices which disadvantage them. The only way for this to be effective is for Social Workers to be registered.

  13. Ignorance isn't an excuse

    Tony discusses the Child Protection Department for their lack of actions regarding a child who became pregnant while in their care.

  14. Interview with Rosie Canning

    Rosie was in care and has become an activist in the UK for kids in care and those who have left care.

  15. Sexual assault of kids in care

    This is a discussion about the Child Protection System taking responsibility for the sexual assault of children in their care. We are asking for the resignation of the Chief Executive of the Department of Child Protection.

  16. Covid, Kids and Mental Health

    A discussion concerning the impact that Covid 19 is having on children and their mental well-being.

  17. Connecting with Community

    This is an interview with Sam and how she is working to connect with her community.

  18. Come and talk to us

    A discussion between Tony and Avery about having conversations with the Child Protection Party so that we can best develop policies which fit with our members.

  19. Social Work student interview

    Interview with an international student who is on his final placement. He produces an interesting perspective.

  20. What is it like for kids in care?

    Sylvan Baker (BBC 3 interview) presents a project designed to help professionals better empathise with kids in care. This is something each Child Protection Service could implement.

  21. What makes the difference?

    Tony talks about two clients who have totally different personalities and wonders why one had her children returned to her and the other didn't?

  22. How are we responding to the corona virus?

    Tony talks about what is different in the world as a result of the coronavirus and how will your world be different?

  23. Identifying poor practice and doing something about it.

    Often clients notice that they are not being heard or acknowledged by workers. We need to confront this sort of behaviour and ask for it to change. By doing nothing it will never change. I talk about my experiences of poor social work practice and offer suggestions as to how we can combat such...

  24. Covid 19 and Kids

    What are we doing to better understand how Covid 19 and the restrictions being imposed are impacting children?

  25. The corona virus will change our lives

    How do we manage the effects of the coronavirus and the impact it has on our mental wellbeing?

  26. It is difficult dealing with the Department of Child Protection - Anthony explains

    Anthony has had four years dealing with the Department of Child Protection. His insight is invaluable.

  27. Positive belief brings about positive change

    Tony discusses the impact of believing in clients and how that can influence positive change.

  28. Confronting the child protection system

    Tony talks about how the child protection system pushes back against being critiqued.

  29. What is Truth?

    What do we do when people are not truthful? Tony explores how he manages those who are untruthful and presents examples where this causes him considerable frustration. Join in the conversation.

  30. What do we do when the Child Protection System fails us?

    Sammie talks about how the Child Protection System failed her as a child. Her reflections are insightful and demonstrate how people can recover from the abuse they experienced as a child. Sammie is an inspiration.

  31. Interview with Marita Murphy

    Marita discusses the worst ten days of her life and the fight for justice and a voice to be heard.

  32. Interview with Narelle Clarkson

    Narelle talks with some insight into how her experience of the child protection system has presented her with some helpful ideas as to how the system could change. She shares these insights with us.

  33. Interview with Virginia Coombe

    Virginia discusses indigenous issues relating to child protection.

  34. Interview with Paul Schluter

    Paul is an advocate for children's rights in the Child Protection System. This is Pauls story about how he became involved in the child protection system and what he is doing to change it.

  35. Interview with Glenn O'Rourke

    This interview discusses the new face of politics.

  36. Join with us

    If you have a story to tell we would love to hear from you. If you want to inspire or just inform we would love to hear from you.

  37. Child Protection Workers qualifications

    What are the expected qualifications of a Social Worker compared to what they should be? We explore this difference.

  38. Normal people with extraordinary lives - Stacey

    Listen to this remarkable conversation with a remarkable woman.

  39. Normal people with extraordinary lives - Dee

    Listen to normal people talk about their lives.

  40. More involvement - More feedback

    We want to hear from you regarding the way we present to the public and the issues you believe we should be addressing.

  41. Child Protection Solutions

    The most common question ever asked is how can we improve the child protection system. Some ideas are discussed here.

  42. Foster Care - an interview with Dr Dee Michell

    This a discussion with Dr Dee Michell regarding her latest book on Foster Care in Australia.

  43. Being Politically Correct

    What does it mean to be politically correct?

  44. Parenting and Disabilities

    What it is like parenting a child with disabilities and the challenges this presents.

  45. Confessions of a Social Worker

    This is my reflection on what it means to be a social worker working in the area of Child Protection.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is dedicated to all those children who are taken from their families. It is dedicated to all the families who do not spend time with their children. It is dedicated to all those people who do not have a voice

HOSTED BY

Child Protection Party

CATEGORIES

kids family parenting

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How many episodes does Kids Matter have?

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What is Kids Matter about?

This podcast is dedicated to all those children who are taken from their families. It is dedicated to all the families who do not spend time with their children. It is dedicated to all those people who do not have a voice

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Kids Matter has 45 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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