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Out-of-Home Care & Education Workshop Series Wrap-Up
06 Jul 2026
Over the first half of 2026, approximately 100 professionals from across child and family services, out-of-home care, education and related sectors came together for a four-part learning series focused on strengthening educational outcomes for children and young people in care. -
Parent Portal now available for Victorian families
02 Jul 2026
The Victorian Government’s Parent Portal brings trusted services and information together in one tool, via the Service Victoria app and website. -
National leadership needed to address youth crime
01 Jul 2026
Without national leadership young people will continue to be caught up in systems that are reactive and punitive, rather than focused on prevention, healing and long-term community safety. -
We’re Hiring: Manager – Foster and Kinship Care
29 Jun 2026
The Centre is seeking a new Manager to provide strategic oversight, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Fostering Connections program. -
Family Services Symposium 2026
29 Jun 2026
The 2026 Family Services Symposium: Together with Families brought together almost 500 family service practitioners to celebrate the vital role of family services in promoting the wellbeing of children and families. -
Mobile devices to receive AusAlert test on 27 July
29 Jun 2026
Mobile phones and iPads across Victoria may receive a test alert on 27 July as part of the Australian Government’s new emergency messaging system. -
The Centre joins the Tell Someone Network
23 Jun 2026
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is proud to announce that we have joined the Tell Someone Network, a statewide initiative bringing organisations across Tasmania together to help keep children and young people safe. -
Congratulations to the winners of the National Families Week Art Competition: What makes children feel happy
23 Jun 2026
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 National Families Week Art Competition. -
Diploma of Leadership and Management – Learning Outcomes
23 Jun 2026
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management offered by the Centre helps you build the skills you need to lead with confidence and purpose. -
Report on Government Services summaries – June 2026
18 Jun 2026
The Centre has developed sector summaries for Victoria and Tasmania from the mid-year data update from the Report on Government Services, covering early childhood education and care, vocational education and training, housing and homelessness, justice and school education. -
The care crisis Victoria cannot afford to ignore
10 Jun 2026
Last week’s Victorian Auditor-General’s report into out-of-home care shows that change is urgently needed if children in care are to grow up in safe and nurturing homes. In the Centre's latest Perspectives column, Interim CEO Dr Michele Lonsdale says children, young people, and carers are paying the price of a system under considerable strain.
