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What happens if we fail to follow through?
10 Sep 2026
In the lead-up to the Victorian State Election in November 2026, the Centre is working with its members and partner organisations to highlight the stories, evidence and community-led solutions behind our six election priorities. In this article, Jason Kanoa, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance (VACYPA), explains why sustained investment in Aboriginal-led child and family services is critical to keeping children safe, connected to culture and supported by community. -
Raising Expectations Level Up Peer Mentoring pilots in Tasmania and New South Wales
07 Sep 2026
Care-experienced young people in Tasmania and New South Wales will now have access to education-focused peer mentoring through the expansion of the Raising Expectations Level Up Program, supported by Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. -
Graham Boal receives Leaving a Legacy Award at Victorian Protecting Children Awards 2026
04 Sep 2026
The Centre’s Leaving a Legacy Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the child, youth and family services sector throughout their careers. -
What matters to families?
02 Sep 2026
Share what's important to you and your family, so we can advocate for your needs, rights and wellbeing. -
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.