Victorian children, young people and families are 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: 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: Lead and share research to support innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Capacity Building: Strengthen the capacity of organisations to provide services that best suit the needs of vulnerable families and children.
Too often, the voices of Victoria’s children, young people, and their families aren’t heard in the media. Despite growing public awareness of family and domestic violence, the impact of the
When Ruby was 17 she became homeless. Ruby had been in and out of foster and residential care since she was 6, and at 17 was placed in temporary housing
(As published in Mildura Weekly.) Next Friday, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) will visit the Mallee on its Connecting Communities Regional Tour. As the
The impact of the pandemic has led to an uptick in children's developmental vulnerability for the first time in many years, with the greatest impact felt by lower income families, sparking concern that inequality will rise as a result of the pandemic.
Read MoreRT @DebTsorbaris: ‘Families can fall apart over this stuff’: the children refusing to go to school - Guardian Australia @CFECFW https://…
Read MoreCase managers working with school aged children in statutory Out of-Home Care in the Inner & Outer Gippsland region are invited to attend this FREE Online 2hr workshop. Date: Monday, October 17th, 2022 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Register below ⬇️ https://t.co/AYCiRkvIYe
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A study of children’s experiences of family violence has shed light on the trauma they suffer & the lack of help available. Many survivors say it led to decades of emotional damage, but their attempts to get help were either ignored or made the abuse worse
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Too often, the voices of Victoria’s children, young people, and their families aren’t heard in the media. Despite growing public awareness of family and domestic violence, the impact of the
When Ruby was 17 she became homeless. Ruby had been in and out of foster and residential care since she was 6, and at 17 was placed in temporary housing
