June 2007

Call for award nominations

The Department of Human Services is calling for nominations from the child and family welfare sector for the 2007 Robin Clark Memorial Awards.

The Robin Clark Awards recognise and encourage work, of the highest standards, that improves the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families in Victoria.

The awards are dedicated to the memory of Robin Dennis Clark (1936–2001), a widely respected, inspirational leader in the field of child, youth and family welfare.

They are aimed at volunteers and individuals or groups from community, government and academic organisations.

Nominees should have made a significant contribution, either in service provision or practice-based research, to the Victorian child and family services sector.

Awards are offered in two categories:

•             Inspirational leadership in the field;

•             Making a difference with children, young people and families.

Minister for Community Services Gavin Jennings will announce award recipients on September 4.

Nominations close on July 13.

•             Awards information packs and nomination form are available at http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/robinclarkmemorialawards—queries to Linda Doble at linda.doble@dhs.vic.gov.au.