On 25 January, former Centre board member Gerard Jones passed away in his home surrounded by family and loved ones. A pioneer in the child and family services sector, Gerard’s
Fostering Connections, Victoria’s foster care recruitment service, will be teaming up with our allies in the LGBTQIA+ community for this Sunday’s Midsumma March. We will be proudly marching in support
The Centre acknowledges that 26 January is not a day of celebration for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who see this day as one of mourning, survival, and
The Victorian Government has announced $50 million in funding for new housing projects for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Victoria. The Centre welcomes this announcement and
Victoria’s peak body for child and family services has recognised ethical and respectful journalism on issues affecting children, young people and families experiencing vulnerability. As part of the Centre’s annual
COVID-19 has resulted in a range of diverse experiences felt by children and young people, impacting them in both positive and negative ways. However, their lived experience and expertise often
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
Paul had lost both of his parents by the age of five. He was placed in kinship care where he remained until he was 17, during which time he moved
Attention: parents and carers! 🖥️ Take a look at these great #SaferInternetDay webinars, designed by @eSafetyOffice to give parents and carers the knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safe online experiences. https://t.co/IAiBhU7zb8
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RT @eSafetyOffice: 70% of Australians aged 14 to 24 have had a negative experience online, like being harassed or abused. Our eSafety Yout…
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Today is #SaferInternetDay! 🤖 Technology is constantly evolving, which means online safety awareness and growing our tech literacy is important. @eSafetyOffice is calling on Australians to Connect. Reflect. Protect. For helpful resources & info, visit https://t.co/4zQqbb1gpv
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RT @FosteringVIC: All kinds of kids need all kinds of foster carers. It was an amazing opportunity to get to march at @midsumma alongside o…
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@relationshipAU @midsumma What a pleasure to be able to catch up and march together! 🎉
Read MoreRT @VicGovDFFH: Applications are now open for the 2023 LGBTIQ+ Leadership Program. If you’re an LGBTIQ+ leader in regional or rural Victori…
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