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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.
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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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A February 2021 report entitled Child Witnesses of Family Violence: An Examination of Victoria Police Family Violence Data produced by the Crime Statistics Agency provides valuable insights into the prevalence
Measures relevant to the child and family services sector The Federal Budget 2021-22 was handed down on Tuesday 11 May 2021. The Centre has prepared this quick overview of the
Victoria’s leading peak organisations for key service sectors have joined together for the first time to embrace equality and work to end the discrimination and inequities experienced by lesbian, gay,
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.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the best source of up-to-date information and advice for Victorians. If you are concerned, call the Coronavirus 24-hour hotline on 1800 675 398.
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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Our CEO @DebTsorbaris was on @JOY949's Well, Well, Well program last night to talk about the #EmbracingEquality Charter. @ThorneHarbour @VAADAENEWS @vichealthassoc @CHPVic @MentalHealthVic @YACVic @VicUnions Listen here:
Read MoreHave you registered for the launch of the Embracing Equality Pledge this #IDAHOBIT Day, Monday 17 May? Featuring a presentation from Dr Adam Bourne on what the latest LGBTIQ+ data is telling us as well as a dynamic panel discussion. Register now: https://t.co/SZhqrkyr1a
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In Victoria, at least one child witness has been present in the 109,356 family violence incidents that have occurred over the past five years. Of those child witnesses, most were aged 9 years or younger. To read the Centre’s summary of the latest data:
Read MoreRead the Centre's overview of the Federal Budget 2021-22 measures, both positive and otherwise, that are relevant to the child and family services sector and to the children, young people and families we support.
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A February 2021 report entitled Child Witnesses of Family Violence: An Examination of Victoria Police Family Violence Data produced by the Crime Statistics Agency provides valuable insights into the prevalence
Measures relevant to the child and family services sector The Federal Budget 2021-22 was handed down on Tuesday 11 May 2021. The Centre has prepared this quick overview of the
