CFECFW - Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare

MARAM Training

Between February and September 2020, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare will deliver MARAM Training at several locations throughout Victoria

NDIS Resources to help you help families

A collection of practical information and resources for families who need to access and navigate the NDIS.

Child Safe Organisations

Training and information to make your workplace child safe in Victoria

Adolescents who use violence in the home

Working with service providers to build evidence on what works

Sector Capability Framework

The Centre has worked in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop a workforce capability framework supports the child and family services sector.

Training Services

Training & Events Calendar

Nationally Recognised Training

RTO

Sector Support Training

Member Discounts

Online Learning

Methamphetamine (ICE) Training

RCLDS Training

Shared Lives & Step By Step

An update from the Centre: Rescheduling of training and events

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.

VICTORIA'S PEAK BODY FOR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

For over 100 years, the Centre has advanced the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria.

We advocate for the rights of children and young people to be heard, to be safe, to access education and to remain connected to family, community and culture.

Our Vision

Our Values

Our Purpose

Our Vision

Victorian children, young people and families are safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.

Our Values

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

Our Purpose

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.

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MARAM Training

Between February and September 2020, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare will deliver MARAM Training at several locations throughout Victoria

NDIS Resources to help you help families

A collection of practical information and resources for families who need to access and navigate the NDIS.

Child Safe Organisations

Training and information to make your workplace child safe in Victoria

Outcomes Practice Evidence Network (OPEN)

Driving development of evidence and innovation across the service delivery system.

Open Portal Learn more

Getting more Care Leavers to Uni and TAFE

Watch Video Learn more

Adolescents who use violence in the home

Working with service providers to build evidence on what works

Sector Capability Framework

The Centre has worked in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop a workforce capability framework supports the child and family services sector.

The Residential Care Learning and Development (RCLDS) aim is to improve outcomes for young people in living in residential care.

Customised Workshops

The Centre offers customised and tailored courses and workshops to organisations across the child and family services sector.

The Centre provides nationally recognised training to organisations and individuals in child and family services.

Shared Lives & Step by Step by Step Training

Training and Assessment Packages for Foster Care Agency Workers

Online Learning

Our online learning courses and workshops provide essential learning requirements for child and family services workers

Child Safe Organisations

Training and information to make your workplace child safe in Victoria

Sector Support Training

Training is designed to be sector driven for the purpose of professional development and best practice

Methamphetamine (ICE) Training for Community Service Organisations

Schedule for Methamphetamine (ICE) Training for Community Service Organisations for 2019/2020

Adolescents who use violence in the home

Working with service providers to build evidence on what works.

Getting more Care Leavers to Uni and TAFE

Preventing Occupational Violence and Aggression

Information for employers and employees in residential care on workplace safety.

Fostering Connections

A sector-led project foucsed on foster-care recruitment

Youth Participation And Advocacy

Working alongside young people to provide best practice advice and encourage ethical participation.

NDIS Resources to help you help families

A collection of practical information and resources for families who need to access and navigate the NDIS.

Treating Families Fairly

Advocacy for vulnerable families in Victoria.

Research and Submissions

The Centre's submissions to the state government, Royal Commissions, and government bodies.

Information Sharing Reforms

Child Information Sharing (CIS) Scheme, The Family Violence Information Sharing (FVIS) Scheme And The MARAM Framework.

Outcomes Practice Evidence Network (OPEN)

Driving development of evidence and innovation across the service delivery system.

Learning System Grants

Learning System Grants Learning System Grant applications are open to service providers until 13 June 2019.

Network Forums

Free forums convened by The Centre aiming to provide a platform for professional workers to share their voice promoting progression within the sector.

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RT @ARACYAustralia: To help explain what's happening at the moment, Play School will do a special episode that will launch on Facebook. Wat…...

The Centre 3 hours ago

If the scale and severity of #COVID19 worsens, the @VicGovDHHS may advise community service providers to implement Stage 3 measures. We'll keep you up to date on what this means for our sector....

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🔹To provide care and support to someone who has needs due to age, disability or health (including mental health and pregnancy) 🔹To attend a residential aged care facility, as per restrictions 🔹To attend a hospital, as per restrictions 🔹To escape harm or the risk of harm...

The Centre 3 hours ago

🔹To provide childcare, early childhood education or schooling if the child resides in the care of the State or has been deemed vulnerable by a government agency or funded family or family violence service, and is assessed as requiring education and care outside the family home...

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For care/compassionate reasons: 🔹Transporting a child according to shared parenting arrangements (both voluntary & court ordered) 🔹Parents/guardians visiting their child if they are in detention or in the care of someone else 🔹To meet the care and support needs of a child...

The Centre 4 hours ago

🏠The Australian Government’s new stay-at-home measures to slow the spread of #COVID19 came into effect overnight. So what does this mean for caring for #children and #families?...

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We're continuing to email out daily updates on #coronavirus & what this means for children, families and our sector. This includes information about the latest services available for those who need support. Want to be on the email list? 📧 Sign up here: ...

Treating Families Fairly Alliance statement

30 March 2020

A strong social security system can help us through this crisis These are truly unprecedented times, and for those who were already struggling to get by, the coronavirus crisis will

An update from the Centre

16 March 2020

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

Perspectives from our women this

06 March 2020

L-R Glenda Quinn, Ella Perry & Dr Dakhina Mitra International Women's Day 2020 Women are at the heart of our sector, making up the majority of both our workforce and

Our Members & Partners

We represent over 100 Victorian organisations working across the continuum of child and family services, from prevention and early intervention to the provision of out of home care. Our members are at the forefront of supporting children, young people and families.