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Undertook a comprehensive review the Registered Training Organisation
compliance with standards and implemented improvements to prepare for audit
in 2011
Supported the development of the Berry Street Excellence Framework.
Participated in Statewide advocacy in relation to the development of integrated
service standards.
6.
Leadership & Advocacy - Berry Street contributes to
a fairer and more inclusive community
6.1
Leadership
Our expectation about our leadership role has been strengthened by including it as
a specific goal in our Strategic Plan.
In every position description there is an expectation that people will contribute to
relevant networks. The EMT and Senior Managers are expected to play a leadership
role in collaboration, policy and service development in appropriate regional,
Statewide and national forums.
Our leadership in 2010 was demonstrated by: Being recognised as a Compassionate Employer by the Compassionate Friends
Society.
Jackie Mead being awarded the FABO national award as the outstanding HR
Director.
David Hall (Senior Manager of the Victorian Bushfire Case Management Service in
Hume) being recognised as the Murrindindi Citizen of the Year.
The role Julian Pocock played assisting with the Northern Territory Inquiry into
Child Protection and the National Out of Home Care Standards.
Hosting international speakers – Dr Bruce Perry, Clark Baim, Robbie Gilligan and
the people from KIPP – and creating successful (both financially and
reputationally) tours and forums.
Hosting a number of international and national visitors and providing training in
Macau.
New and ongoing training of the sector, through Take Two.
Developing and launching (by video conference) our first Environmental
Sustainability Plan.
We presented our work at:
The 6th Family and Community Strengths Conference at the University of
Newcastle, NSW - Robyn Parker and Amanda Jones (Central) on ‘Walking the
talk: Evaluation in a service environment’.
‘Translating Evidence into Practice’ – Sarah Waters (Take Two) in Canada.
Yarning Up on Trauma – Shaun Coade (Take Two) and Sandie de Wolf at the
SNAICC Conference in Alice Springs.
Caroline Carroll (Chair of the Alliance for Forgotten Australians and Open Place
staff member) presented to the College of Child and Family Protection
Practitioners in Canberra, at the anniversary of the Apology.
Four papers at the National Therapeutic Care Workshop – Dr Yasmin Baliz,
Raeleen McKenzie (2) and Adela Holmes (Take Two).