Resi ROCKS 2022
Dates to be announced soon!
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Resi ROCKS is an annual event that brings together residential care workers from across Victoria. This event recognises and celebrates practice excellence and cultivates a culture of learning and innovation and the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
First held in 2006, Resi ROCKS is the annual peak forum/celebration for residential care workers. The acronym stands for ‘Recognising Our Carers Knowledge and Skills’.
Residential Care Awards
The 2022 Residential Care Awards will be awarded this year during the annual Resi ROCKS. This event is hosted by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare and funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
The Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy (RCLDS) RESI Carer Award is given in recognition of the exceptional work carried out in the field by residential care workers.
The aim of these awards is to recognise, celebrate and encourage work of the highest standard in the provision of residential care provided in Victoria that contributes to positive outcomes for children and young people living in residential care.
Awards will be offered in three categories:
Worker Award
A person who has achieved significant, positive outcomes for children and young people living in residential care and demonstrated a commitment to learning and development.
Leadership Award
A person who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and innovation in their leadership role which has had a significant impact on residential care systems and outcomes for children and young people.
Team Award
A team within a residential house who have worked collaboratively in order to achieve significant, positive outcomes for children and young people living in residential care.
Further information:
Scholarships
The Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy, Further Education Scholarship offers financial support for the on-going higher education of people working in the residential care sector.
We are happy to announce that there are five scholarships of up to $2000 available this year and applications are now open. Â
The winners will be announced at this years Resi Rocks. Please send your completed application form
and any attachments to RCLDS@cfecfw.asn.auÂ
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Download the application form: