Child Protection
Boost to NSW Child Protection staff
18 December 2002
The NSW Government today announced major increases to staff at the Department of Community Services.
The Union has been told the additional staff are:
** 875 new case workers
- * 145 new case work managers
- * 125 new administrative staff in CSCs
- * 350 (approx total for both) new legal officers and psychologists
(includes bringing in-house work that is currently contracted out)
- * additional staff at head office to add to the strategic direction of the department, e.g. in training.
These positions are in addition to the 130 positions we won a few months ago.
There will be increased funding in child placements in the non-government area, particularly for foster carers.
In all, the Government will spend an extra $1.1 billion over 5 years.
The PSA staff, delegates and DOCS members have campaigned long and hard to get this necessary staffing.
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Maurie O'Sullivan
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9290 1555
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9262 1623
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level 12
160 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000
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