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News, research, updates and discussions shaping the child and family services sector.

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  • The lifetime health impacts of family violence on young people

    The lifetime health impacts of family violence on young people

    04 Dec 2025

    Evidence tells us that exposure to domestic and family violence in childhood is associated with significant lifelong health challenges, increased health service use, and major productivity costs.
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  • Pathways to adolescent use of harmful behaviours towards family members and intimate partners

    Pathways to adolescent use of harmful behaviours towards family members and intimate partners

    04 Dec 2025

    We're looking for participants to take part in this collaborative research project.
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  • Open letter to Premier: youth justice legislation

    Open letter to Premier: youth justice legislation

    04 Dec 2025

    The Centre has joined over 100 community service, legal and youth advocacy groups in an open letter to the Premier expressing our deep concern and strong opposition to the Victorian Government’s proposed youth justice changes, which would allow children aged 14 and over who commit violent offences to receive adult sentences in adult courts.
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  • Understanding Out-of-home care: A guide for professionals

    Understanding Out-of-home care: A guide for professionals

    02 Dec 2025

    This booklet was developed by the Children in Care Collective, explaining the key elements of the different OOHC systems across Australia for healthcare providers.
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  • Marketing and Campaign Lead – Fostering Connections

    Marketing and Campaign Lead – Fostering Connections

    01 Dec 2025

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  • ‘No one knew what was happening’: New research shows how domestic violence harms young people’s schooling

    ‘No one knew what was happening’: New research shows how domestic violence harms young people’s schooling

    01 Dec 2025

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  • Open Letter to Victorian Members of Parliament

    Open Letter to Victorian Members of Parliament

    27 Nov 2025

    We, the undersigned community organisations, wish to express our concern over delays to the Social Services Regulation Amendment (Child Safety, Complaints and Worker Regulation) Bill 2025, currently before Parliament.
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  • Adult time is no solution for children says peak

    Adult time is no solution for children says peak

    25 Nov 2025

    The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare has joined community organisations across Victoria in expressing dismay at the Victorian Government’s ‘Adult Time for Violent Crime’ youth justice changes.
    • Media Releases
  • When Home Isn’t Safe: The Hidden Toll of Domestic Violence on Young Lives

    When Home Isn’t Safe: The Hidden Toll of Domestic Violence on Young Lives

    25 Nov 2025

    This piece by Daryl Higgins is the first of our 16 Days campaign, highlighting the impacts of domestic violence on children and young people.
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  • Children and families guiding our work: AGM 2025

    Children and families guiding our work: AGM 2025

    24 Nov 2025

    • CEO Updates
  • Congratulations to our Media Awards winners 2025

    Congratulations to our Media Awards winners 2025

    24 Nov 2025

    The annual awards were presented at the Centre's annual general meeting held in Melbourne this week.
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  • Participate in the Independent Forum for Truth and Recognition

    Participate in the Independent Forum for Truth and Recognition

    20 Nov 2025

    The Independent Forum for Truth and Recognition is now open, creating a safe space for people to share their experiences of child sexual abuse in schools.
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