“The 2020/21 Victorian State Budget is a once in a generation budget. It promotes dignity, safety and fairness for Victorian children, young people, families and their carers.” The Centre for
A valued colleague of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Dr. Kerry Arabena was recently subject to online trolling. The Centre stands in proud support of Dr.
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 first
A place we can call home where we feel safe and secure is the foundation for a good life and fundamental to our wellbeing. Yesterday, the Andrews Government announced a
The Centre is pleased to announce the finalists in its inaugural Media Awards. These awards recognise excellence in reporting and the efforts of journalists who seek to elevate the voices
Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) involves creating, distributing and threatening to distribute nude or sexual imagery without consent. Research shows that between 10% and 23% of Australians aged 16-49 years have
The Return on Investment analysis of the Raising Expectations program by Deloitte Access Economics is the winner of the 2020 Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) award in the ‘Effective
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
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 first
The Centre welcomes the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria report, which found homelessness to be “one of the most complex & distressing expressions of disadvantage & social exclusion". Our statement: Summary of recommendations: https://t.co/aaeYyUs6vm https://t.co/hLYWBaX6Cs
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The Legislative Council has handed down its final report from the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria. It contains 51 recommendations. The Centre will share our response soon on what the report means for Victorian children, young people and families:
Read MoreSubmissions to the Senate Inquiry into #JobSeeker close tomorrow. The Morrison Government's $50 increase to JobSeeker is insufficient to meet the needs of our children. The token increase will lock families in poverty #RaiseTheRateForGood Submissions: https://t.co/PwdCn9L8wL
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The Centre has summarised the recommendations most relevant to the child and family services sector from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System Final Report #RCMentalHealth @RCMentalHealth Read the summary:
Read More"Listening to survivors is one thing, repeatedly expecting people to relive their trauma on your terms...is another." 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame on engaging with survivors of abuse at the National Press Club. Watch Grace's full speech:
Read MoreStatement: The Centre applauds the recommendations of an inquiry into anti‑vilification protections. The Committee has considered how children are impacted by vilification, as well as the importance of targeting prejudice among all ages and communities.
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