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The parable of the man, his son and the donkey pack horse

What is a Peak Body? The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies as a case example at a time of sector reform. Dr Wendy Foote D/CEO ACWA UNSW Adjunct Lecturer Social Work Practice. The parable of the man, his son and the donkey pack horse.

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The parable of the man, his son and the donkey pack horse

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  1. What is a Peak Body?The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies as a case example at a time of sector reform. Dr Wendy Foote D/CEO ACWAUNSW Adjunct Lecturer Social Work Practice

  2. The parable of the man, his son and the donkey pack horse

  3. 1. What is a peak?“What peaks do, when properly resourced and functioning, is to synthesise the experience of their member groups with their own policy expertise to provide a uniquely representative perspective on policy.” SACOSS “Unique Peaks” (2011)

  4. Information dissemination Systems Advocacy Coordination The Role of an Industry Peak Body Sector development- best practice Research and policy development Member support

  5. Who we are • Vision A truly civil society based on equal opportunity and social inclusionthat actively nurtures the wellbeingand civic contribution of all children, young people, families and communities. • Purpose To bring about effective reform that will strengthen the capacity of the community sector to achieve better outcomes for communities, families, children and young people, particularly those living in out-of home care.

  6. Organisational structure

  7. 2. Role in time of reform

  8. 2. Role in time of reform • Ministerial Advisory Group • Transition Policy Office • Regional Implementation Groups • Member consultation • Communications with stakeholders

  9. Investigation –‘Industry body’ • ACWA was provided with a grant in 2012 to investigate the possible role of ACWA as an industry body

  10. Partnerships/projects 1989 2003 2012 2012 2013 2013

  11. 3. ACWA Strategic Directions Implementation Plan 2014-2016 Strategic Plan

  12. 3. ACWA Strategic Directions Implementation Plan 2014-2016 • Best Practice Unit – strengthening practice • Strengthening governance of agencies • Strengthening sector governance • Forging partnerships with gvt. & members

  13. Self funded areas of work • Industrial Relations advice (in place for 2015) • Group purchase of legal advice (current investigations) • Ethical framework for ACWA members • Media comms – protecting the sector ‘brand’

  14. Picture of boats at marina ‘A rising tide raises all boats’

  15. ‘A rising tide raises all boats’

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