Michael Perusco

Really? $4 day? The Federal Government’s decision to increase the JobSeeker payment by a paltry $4 a day after 31 March will force tens of thousands of Victorian families into poverty. Read what I had to say in @theage here: theage.com.au/national/a-pal…

In making this $5.3 billion investment, @DanielAndrewsMP, @timpallas and @rwynnemp have again made public housing a key part of social policy. This will not only create jobs and stimulate our economy, but will change thousands of lives. theage.com.au/politics/victo…

National Child Protection Week Video Message No.4 The Voice of Lived Experience Written and directed by Berry Street Y Change team member Tash. It demonstrates the impact family violence has on young people. Very powerful and a MUST SEE. vimeo.com/336007744

National Child Protection Week 2020 video message No 3. Repeating the Mistakes of the Past #ncpw2020

National Child Protection Week 2020 video message No 2. Institutional Racism in Victoria's Child Protection System is rife #ncpw2020

National Child Protection Week 2020 video message No 1. The notion of “protection” is outdated. The reality is more nuanced. #ncpw20

It is National Child Protection Week . If not for COVID, Victoria would hold the Victorian Protecting Children Awards. Instead of patting ourselves on the back we should be collectively hanging our heads in shame. Each day this week I will share a short video on why #ncpw20

Thanks Vincent. Sadly, it is only the kids in the system or those working in it that see how bad it really is. We need to increase the transparency across government and the community and increase the "care factor" about doing something about it.

We can’t continue in silence while witnessing the impact of Victoria’s broken child protection system. Today we launched “Keeping families together through COVID-19”: berrystreet.org.au/early-interven… In this video I share more.

A great article from @TammyMills1 in today's The Age. Victoria's Child Protection System is broken. The pandemic will make it worse. Today we're launching a report by SVA which highlights the action needed now #earlyintervention smh.com.au/national/victo…

Family violence was a largely invisible crisis before Covid-19. Covid-19 is making it even more invisible. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Great that Closing the Gap targets today include a 45% reduction in out of home care. In Victoria 1 in 18 Aboriginal children have been removed from their families! It must be recognised this is due to racism. Sadly, another sign that child protection system is beyond repair.

A proposed 113% increase to social work & related degrees will deter students from this career path. It doesn’t make sense, the impact COVID-19 is having on our community & increased support children & families will require. It's a short term decision with long term consequences.

#Educators have the unique power of working & creating safe spaces where social change is possible. So what is implicit bias & how can educators explore this? @BSEMAus blog.goodchildhood.org.au/2020/06/16/why…

The younger children are when they receive a criminal sentence, the more likely they are to experience trauma, abuse & neglect. Australia needs to stop imprisoning children as young as 10. We've joined the national campaign to #RaiseTheAge news.com.au/national/court…

Arguing the semantics of whether slavery existed is racist. As white men, we need to confront our privilege and the harm these statements cause.

Our Y change team made up of lived experience consultants have written a powerful series on the impact of COVID-19 on young people. Well Worth a read.

We have a responsibility to end racism, individually and collectively. Hear more from our CEO Michael Perusco on Berry Street's commitment to truth-telling. berrystreet.org.au/news/2020/blac… #BlackLivesMatter #AboriginalLivesMatter

In 2017 Ryan’s father murdered his mother & sister. He said his father was not a monster-he chose to be abusive towards his family & chose to be a good bloke to everyone else b/c of his male entitlement. It was an honour to meet Ryan & thanks @LaTrioli for helping share his story

Even the IMF is saying ditch negative gearing! It is an incredibly stupid policy that continues to keep house prices high and puts families who are already struggling under even more pressure theage.com.au/politics/feder…