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Working with Children Check reforms to strengthen information sharing
28 Aug 2026
Strengthened information sharing systems have been implemented as part of new reforms to the Working with Children Check (WWCC) in response to recommendations from the Rapid Child Safety Review. -
Welcome to our University of Melbourne Internship Team
26 Aug 2026
The Centre is delighted to welcome three exceptional student interns from the University of Melbourne. The team are supporting our project exploring cultural identity and cultural safety for children and young people in out-of-home care. -
Known to the system, but not adequately supported: CCYP’s Left Behind report
19 Aug 2026
The Victorian Commission for Children and Young People’s ‘Left Behind’ systemic inquiry examines the experiences of children and young people who are subject to multiple reports to Child Protection. -
Diploma of Leadership and Management 2026-27 course commencement
19 Aug 2026
We are excited to announce the commencement of our new Diploma of Leadership and Management course, with 16 participants officially beginning their learning journey. -
ResiROCKS 2026
17 Aug 2026
Over 500 residential carers from across Victoria and Tasmania gathered for a day of celebration and connection at ResiROCKS 2026 on Thursday 6 August – and it was an event to remember. -
The Centre at ISPCAN 2026
13 Aug 2026
The Centre is proud to exhibit and present our work at this year's International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ISPCAN) Congress. -
Building belonging in the lives of children in residential care
12 Aug 2026
"To truly learn how to help, I first have to understand who they are deep down, how they see themselves, how they make sense of their journey, and what they hope for in the future. To get to that part, though, I need to first make sure they feel safe," says developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey. -
Strong Systems, Safe Children action plan launched to strengthen child safety across Tasmania’s health system
11 Aug 2026
The Tasmanian Department of Health has published a new Action Plan that sets out how it will further strengthen child safeguarding across the health system. -
Recognise children as victim-survivors in their own rights in Australia’s Second Action Plan
11 Aug 2026
The Centre's submission to inform Australia’s Second Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children (2027-2032) highlights how the safety and recovery of children is central to closing the gaps left by a decade of family violence reform. -
Celebrating residential carers and teams at the 2026 Residential Care Awards
07 Aug 2026
View the full list of award winners and honorable mentions from the 2026 RCLDS Residential Care Awards. -
MEDIA RELEASE: Election priorities for Victoria’s children and families
05 Aug 2026
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare calls for commitments to Victoria’s children and families -
Sector funding stability
05 Aug 2026
Election Priority 2026: Commit to and implement a minimum five-year funding agreements for family services to provide certainty, strengthen workforce stability and improve outcomes for children and families.