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| Subject: OZschwitz Nanny State: government examines how to boost 'parental competence' Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:20 pm | |
| Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews is looking at ways to boost "parental competence" and make sure Australians adapt smoothly to key "life points" – from going to school to having children and retiring.
In an address to a national conference on families and relationships on Tuesday, Mr Andrews will talk of the importance of early intervention and prevention to avoid family breakups which he says increases the risks of child neglect and self-harm, and alcohol abuse and unwanted sex among young people.
The Social Services Minister has tasked his department with developing a framework to "embed" early intervention and prevention into social services' policies and programs.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/childready-abbott-government-examines-how-to-boost-parental-competence-20141104-11gfn7.html#ixzz3I3vm97n7 |
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