Hearing the voice of children and young people is critical in creating and maintaining child safe environments. This is particularly important when delivering services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
26,918 children had contact with Victorian homelessness services in 2018-19, accounting for almost 1 in every 4 people seeking assistance 22 per cent of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria at
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) welcomes the National Agreement on Closing the Gap announced today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and negotiated by more
Executive summary “We were able to pivot so quickly and so successfully, and at the same time to really support staff who continued to work on the frontline.” Context Since
The Centre is dismayed by yesterday’s decision by the Councils of Attorney Generals to defer raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years while more time is spent searching
Children and young people will continue to grow up and languish in prison, after Australia’s chief lawmakers today missed a crucial opportunity to raise the age of legal responsibility from
COVID-19 is a generation-defining moment for young people, which will have a disproportionate, long-term impact on young people’s lives. A coalition of youth services led by Youth Affairs Council Victoria
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) and Tweddle are thrilled to announce a key partnership made possible with thanks to a significant investment from the
A new project will support Aboriginal women in Victoria to better meet their babies’ and infants’ needs and reduce the likelihood of children entering the state’s child protection and care
⚠️We are extending the deadline to the 28th of September! Thank you to everyone has already expressed interest in speaking at this year's OPEN Symposium. #OPEN2020 We can't wait to see everyone there.
Read More📺We are pleased to release the sixth episode in the Q&A Infant Mental Health & Family Violence series. This episode explores considerations for working with CALD infants and their families. @inTouchVic @HobsonsBayCC
Read MoreToday we're at the @vicfostercare AGM. We're excited to hear from the Hon.@LukeDonnellan, @BuchananLiana, @SueAnneHunter2, & FCAV CEO Samantha Hauge as we honour the amazing carers across the state supporting our children and young people. #ValueofCarers https://t.co/fezANZYTf3
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RT @kidsfirstaus: Love this chat @CFECFW 👏 Lots of fun & insight
Read MoreRT @AileenAshford: Thanks for the opportunity @CFECFW - great conversation with Corey.
Read MoreRT @FosteringVIC: What makes a great foster carer?💗 To celebrate #FosterCareWeek and the incredible job foster carers have done we asked a…
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