Order your Family Connection Packs
We’ve been getting creative so kids can remain connected with their parent in custody. For the August to October period, we have created Family Connection Packs which include activities for Father’s Day, Book […]
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Victoria takes next step to better support children of imprisoned parents
Thursday, 4 August 2022 Around 7,000 Victorian children have a parent in jail at any time, with evidence showing they can experience significant emotional, financial, health, education and discriminatory repercussions. These children […]
SHINE for Kids joins Justice Reform Initiative supporter alliance
We are proud to announce SHINE for Kids is now officially a member of the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) supporter organisations alliance. Together we will advocate for a better justice system and bring […]
New partnership with Deadly Connections
We are pleased to share Deadly Connections’ announcement (below) about the launch of the new program Youth Frontiers to be run together in partnership. SHINE for Kids CEO Julie Hourigan Ruse says: “We’re delighted to be […]
First group of mums graduate from Keeping US Together at Emu Plains
The first group of mums to participate in Keeping Us Together at Emu Plains Correctional Centre have graduated! The 3-week program covered 6 chapters and the graduation was organised by Kelly Austin, Principal Advisor of […]
When the lives of children impacted by parental incarceration are improved, the outcomes for their families and our entire society are as well.