Episode 8: Bringing a New Model of Care to Victoria
Our Stories from Berry Street podcast series explores the current crisis facing children and families in Australia. More than ever they’re being exposed to violence, abuse and neglect, and the fallout from this can have devastating long-term impacts on our whole community. Join our host Richelle Hunt - who you may know from The Conversation Hour on ABC Radio - as she talks to staff from front line services at Berry Street, highlights the innovative work that’s being done to address the increasing rates of harm and violence, and uncovers what we can all do to help.
In the eighth episode, Richelle speaks with James Stubbs, Director of Berry Street's Northern Region, and Jarrod Wheatley, CEO of PIC NSW, regarding the positive outcomes achieved by Professional Individualised Care (PIC) for children affected by trauma. The discussion also explores how PIC supports professionals with the necessary skills to be paid to become carers.
Listen now to explore:
- What Professional Individualised Care (PIC) is
- How PIC's relational model of care has achieved great results for children in Germany and NSW
- What skills are needed to become a professional PIC carer
And much more.
Listen to episode 8:
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