For over 100 years, the Centre has advocated for the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families in Victoria.
We advocate for the rights of children and young people to be heard, to be safe, access education and to remain connected to family, community and culture.
Victorian children, young people and families are safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.
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Analysis and reflection: We test knowledge and ideas based on evidence, research and best practice
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Ethical decision-making: We handle information with care and confidence, and we evaluate and make choices based on ethical principles
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Creativity: We are willing to do things differently and try new approaches, and we encourage creative thought
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Collaboration: We share knowledge, time, information and skills, and seek the input and involvement of our members and other organisations in the sector
Policy and Ideas: Develop, influence and advocate for public policies that advance the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families and address the social, economic and cultural barriers to improving their lives.
Research and Practice: Lead and share research to support innovation and evidence-informed practice.
Capacity Building: Strengthen the capacity of organisations to provide services that best suit the needs of vulnerable families and children.
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Preventing Occupation Violence and Aggression
Adolescents who use violence in the home
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Latest News
ACT extends out-of-home-care support to 21
The Centre congratulates the ACT Government on being the first jurisdiction to #makeit21 and legislate extended support for young people in state care to age 21. The National Campaign website The Home Stretch says all young people living in out-of-home care arrangements in the ACT, and those who may be in these arrangements in the years to come, are now guaranteed formal state care and support until they are 21
Victoria Youth Justice Bill 2024 response
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare welcomes the tabling of the State Government’s Youth Justice Bill, while also having some concerns about its implications. As the peak body for child and family services in Victoria, our members work closely with children and young people who are already in the youth justice system, or at risk of being so. They see firsthand the factors contributing to a child’s
Support for Universal Early Childhood Education and Care System
The Centre has welcomed the release of the Centre for Policy Development’s report, Growing Together, which emphasises the need for a universal Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system. There is significant momentum in the early years space currently, with the Federal Government recently announcing the first National Early Years Strategy, preschool reforms underway across multiple states and expert reviews on the future of ECEC have been tabled. Despite