Supporting cultural needs: Working with culturally and linguistically diverse children in out-of-home care

Sep 04, 2024 - Sep 04, 2024

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Supporting cultural needs: Working with culturally and linguistically diverse children in out-of-home care

Sep 4 2024

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Presenters: Professor Rebekah Grace, Kathy Karatasas, Arabella Stravolemos and Dr Mandy Truong Held in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) as part of National Child Protection Week, this webinar will explore how practitioners can support the cultural needs of culturally and linguistically diverse children in out-of-home care.

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