Concerned about the high level of child poverty in Australia and the lack of action to resolve it, Tony Pietropiccolo AM resolved to work towards establishing a legislated response to child poverty and formed a National Leadership Group to participate in that work. In April 2024, together with the Valuing Children Initiative team, the ‘End Child Poverty’ Campaign was launched.
In this information session, Tony will provide an overview of the situation for Australian kids today, how the End Child Poverty Campaign came about, what its aims are, and how you can support it.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 2pm - 3pm NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT
1.30pm - 2.30pm SA
1pm - 2pm QLD
12.30pm - 1.30pm NT
11am - 12pm WA
Cost: No cost
Mode: Online, via Zoom
REGISTRATION
RSVP: By 28 October 2024
Register: Click here to register
Enquiries: Emma Carolan, CRA Justice Officer
Phone: 02 9557 2695
Email: justice@catholicreligious.org.au
MEET THE SPEAKER:
Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo AM
Tony’s commitment and achievements in the social services sector span close to 50 years. He is a registered Psychologist and was appointed to his current position as Director of Centrecare (WA) in 1989.
Other key achievements include Founder of the Valuing Children Initiative (since 2016); Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame Australia (since 2019); Board member of Stellar Living and The Equity Project WA; Co-founder of Community Employers WA; Past President of WACOSS and Past Chairperson of the State Homelessness Taskforce (WA); Former board member of FRSA, Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection (WA), Centacare Australia Board, Catholic Social Welfare Commission, and Catholic Education Commission (WA).
Tony's dedication has earned him numerous awards and recognition: Individual Leader at the WA Community Services Industry Awards in 2006; Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2012; and Finalist for the 2023 West Australian of the Year (Community Category).