Victorian Election Priorities for Children and Families
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) is calling on all political parties and candidates to prioritise child and young people and commit to six priorities that will support, value and keep them safe, wherever they are.
Congratulations!
The Centre extends a massive thank you to the 280 children and families who participated in this year’s National Families Week Art Competition. We were delighted to see such thoughtful and creative reflections on what brings happiness to children and young people across Victoria and Tasmania.
Our newsletters
Our newsletters deliver extensive coverage and valuable insights from across the sector; they provide comprehensive updates designed for professionals, researchers, and anyone passionate about family and child welfare in Victoria and Tasmania.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Enrolments now open for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management - a nationally-recognised qualification that equips you with the skills, confidence, and expertise to inspire, engage, and lead the way in your workplace.
Lived experience
Amplify the voices of those with lived experience by creating meaningful platforms for them to share their insights, challenges, and successes. Whether through storytelling, advocacy, or advisory roles, first-hand perspectives provide critical guidance for shaping policies, programs, and services truly reflecting the needs of the communities they represent.
Out-of-home care
Innovation in high-quality care and holistic support means continuously adapting and improving services to meet the evolving needs of children, families, and communities, addressing immediate concerns and long-term wellbeing.
Education
We are committed to strengthening educational outcomes for children and young people experiencing disadvantage, ensuring they can access and thrive in high-quality education from early childhood through to post-secondary education.
Working with families
We work towards bridging the gaps in access to services, ensuring at-risk families, regardless of their background or circumstances, can find the support they need to thrive. Clearing a path to services, ensuring no one is left without help when they need it most.
Workforce capacity
We believe it is our responsibility to empower and advance the professionals within the family and child services sector, recognising their essential role in our communities. Guiding towards excellence by empowering professionals means providing them with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to make a real impact.
OPEN Mini Symposium series brings sector learning online in 2026
21 Sep 2026
- OPEN Symposium
Digital Duty of Care milestone
16 Sep 2026
- News
Bringing knowledge together to strengthen responses to family and sexual violence
15 Sep 2026
- News
Our areas of expertise
Shared Lives Training
October 5 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Shared Lives is the training package for foster care agencies and practitioners to learn and deliver the package to train prospective foster carers. The program offers tools and a clear framework for training foster care applicants, assessing their suitability, and guiding informed decisions.
- Fostering Connections
- Shared Lives
Shared Lives Training
October 6 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Shared Lives is the training package for foster care agencies and practitioners to learn and deliver the package to train prospective foster carers. The program offers tools and a clear framework for training foster care applicants, assessing their suitability, and guiding informed decisions.
- Fostering Connections
- Shared Lives
Making Autism Make Sense: Understanding Young People With Autism 1 of 2
October 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
This first in a series of two workshops is designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism. It introduces a range of innovative […]
- Creating Connection Series
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