The Australian Government held a public consultation process to inform the design of the National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (the National Centre). Which was developed to transform the way that child sexual abuse is understood and responded to in Australia.
From 17th Feb to 12th April 2020 interested stakeholders were invited to share their views on the scope and the function of the National Centre thru the departments online public consultation platform whixh is now finished.
The Stakeholder Consultation Report on key findings is from the Nation centre consultations is now available and you can access it via link below.
Eden Therapy Services were invited, along with survivors and other interested stakeholders, to have a say in a National Survey which will help inform the scope, function and priorities of the National Centre.
World Social Work Day is when social workers are celebrated and recognised as champions for social justice, self-determination and human rights. This year's theme for 2025 "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing." Emphasising the importance of caring and respecting across generations to build strong societies, sustain the environment & share wisdom for a better future!
This day is usually celebrated in March every year on the third week on a Tuesday with next year's date being the 17th March, 2026.
One of the year’s past themes was Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships, which is what we are all about.
Dr Rebecca Braid conducted a one day RISE UP Supervision training course (day one of the three day course) on 31 October 2019 for the Orange Health Service.
At the invitation and sponsorship of the Attorney General's Department, Eden Therapy Services hosted a local viewing event of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse.
Upcoming book soon to be released in early 2026 referencing Supervision and Challenging Cases written by Dr. Rebecca Braid
"I felt held and not judged. I felt they helped me to digest and reflect on my experience which helped to see things clearly." Participant from Safe Place Group Work.
"As a survivor I could not have found a safer and more supported place to do my healing" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for being right there for us. Your patience and advice helped us rebuild our lives together" Couple attending marital therapy at Eden Therapy Services.
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"Thank you for helping me see myself" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for your gentleness and wisdom with helping me overcome my fears" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"I am always hearing how valuable, wise and Godly your work is from friends who have been seeing you and pastors working with you" Pastor commenting on Eden Therapy Services.
"What changed due to the counselling was that I was confirmed in myself and then more confident in making the decisions and being able to say what I felt and thought instead of sitting back and just listening" Client statement while involved in Eden Therapy Services PhD research.
"I found that the counselling has helped me understand a lot of who I am today and it helped me understand my journey into the person I have become" Client statement while involved in Eden Therapy Services PhD research.
