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The Centre has been welcomed as the peak body for child and family services in Tasmania following a merger earlier this year. Learn more about our inaugural Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour and other updates for members here.Â
Our vision is for all children, young people and families across Tasmania and Victoria to be safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.
Analysis and reflection: We test knowledge and ideas based on evidence, research and best practice
Ethical decision-making: We handle information with care and confidence, and we evaluate and make choices based on ethical principles
Creativity: We are willing to do things differently and try new approaches, and we encourage creative thought
Collaboration: We share knowledge, time, information and skills, and seek the input and involvement of our members and other organisations in the sector
Policy and Ideas:Â Develop, influence and advocate for public policies that advance the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families and address the social, economic and cultural barriers to improving their lives.
Research and Practice:Â Lead and share research to support innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Capacity Building:Â Strengthen the capacity of organisations to provide services that best suit the needs of vulnerable families and children.
The RCLDS Residential Care Awards were presented at the annual ResiROCKS event in Melbourne yesterday by the Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn, Minister for Children, and the Centre’s CEO, Deb Tsorbaris.  This year’s Awards attracted a record number of nominations across 7 categories, with two judges awards presented the Distinguished Service and Crafting
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Tas Vic (The Centre) was launched as the peak body for child and family services in Tasmania today by the Hon. Roger Jaensch Minister for Children and Youth and Prof. Leah Bromfield, Director and Chair of Child Protection at the Australian
UPDATE: Find the winners of the RCLDS Residential Care Awards 2024 here. — We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Residential Care Awards! The Residential Care Awards honour the exceptional work being done in therapeutic residential care across Victoria, recognising those who go above and beyond to make
The Centre has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry report, A path to universal early childhood education and care (ECEC).  This report is the final in a series of inquiries the Productivity Commission (PC) undertook examining the state of ECEC in Australia.  The Commissioners have made several recommendations
Children Australia has relaunched this week under the stewardship of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare after a 4-year hiatus. The journal was first published in 1976 and has a reputation for being an important vehicle for inter-sectoral conversations and for setting the agenda for child, youth
As we close out Kinship Care Week, Child Protection Week and Foster Care Week at the Centre we want to extend an enormous message of gratitude for kinship carers and foster carers and their work in communities throughout Australia. These remarkable individuals, who live and work amongst us, quietly get