Victorian children, young people and families are safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.
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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.
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After a record-breaking number of submissions this year, the winners of the 2021 Victorian Protecting Children Awards have been announced. At an online event yesterday, outstanding individuals and teams from
Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised the residential care workforce’s contribution to positive outcomes for children, young people and families. As part of the Centre’s annual
All too often, the voices of children, young people, and their families are excluded from the dominant media narrative in Australia. Despite increasing awareness around issues impacting children and their
The Centre is following advice from the federal and state governments in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to protect people most at risk and slow the rate of community transmission.
All Centre in-person events and training will be rescheduled until further notice. If you have registered for training, you will be contacted by email with more information.
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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: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.
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Join us for our first AVITH in Context webinar, as we speak with practitioners from Melbourne-based youth legal advocacy service, @YouthlawVic. Tuesday 12 October. Register: https://t.co/AZhMxdYlat
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On today! Dr Richard Kasperczyk on behalf of @WorkSafe_Vic, will explore the systems that impact on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Register: https://t.co/myp3xxWKLK
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While we continue to advocate for early intervention for Victoria’s families, foster carers remain a crucial link in our out-of-home care system. Our CEO @DebTsorbaris discusses the important role foster carers play in our community. @ProBonoNews
Read MoreOur panel with @Sandy_Pitcher (Secretary, DFFH), Prof. Muriel Bamblett (CEO, VACCA), Pam Anders (Srn Exec Dir, Mental Health & Wellbeing Transformation), and Dr. Allison Cox (Director, Take Two) to consider where do children sit in the mental health and trauma reform agenda? https://t.co/1UQcru8o3t
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After a record-breaking number of submissions this year, the winners of the 2021 Victorian Protecting Children Awards have been announced. At an online event yesterday, outstanding individuals and teams from
Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised the residential care workforce’s contribution to positive outcomes for children, young people and families. As part of the Centre’s annual
