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The Centre
As the peak body in child and family services across
Tasmania and Victoria, The Centre for Excellence in Child
and Family Welfare (the Centre) proudly represents over 150
organisations, spanning community service organisations
from proactive prevention and early intervention to the critical
provision of out-of-home care.
For over 100 years, we have advocated for the rights and
wellbeing of children, young people, and families, ensuring their
right to be heard, to be safe, to access education, and to remain
connected to family, community, and culture.
Welcome to our Tasmania Members!
The Centre has been welcomed as the peak body for child and family services in Tasmania following a merger earlier this year. Learn more about our inaugural Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour and other updates for members here.
Our Vision
Our Values
Our Purpose
Our Vision
Our vision is for all children, young people and families across Tasmania and Victoria to be safe, happy and connected, with access to support when they need it.
Our Values
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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
Our Purpose
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.
Latest news
Events
Wrapping Up the OPEN Symposium 2024
We’ve had an incredible week at the OPEN Symposium 2024, filled with inspiring discussions and valuable insights! With over 600 people registered to join us across the 4 days, we thank our presenters and all the attendees for helping us shape an amazing and memorable week! A Quick Look at
25/10/2024
News
The Dr Dakhina Mitra Scholarship 2025: Honouring a Legacy
We are honoured to launch The Dr Dakhina Mitra Scholarship in memory of Dr Dakhina Mitra, who worked in Social Policy and Research at the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare from 2018 until she sadly passed away in 2022. Dr Dakhina Mitra Dr. Dakhina Mitra dedicated her
24/10/2024
Child Maltreatment
Hub to support Family Violence and Sexual Violence workforces launched
A resource hub for the community services workforce supporting victim survivors of family violence and sexual violence was launched today by Minister Vicki Ward, MP, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. The Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub (The FVSV Hub) is a collaboration between the Centre for Excellence in
22/10/2024
Children
Anti-Poverty Week: Reframing Housing as a Human Right – event summary
During Anti Poverty Week 2024, the Centre hosted a webinar exploring housing as a human right and the impact of insecure housing and homelessness on children and young people. Key topics included: the impact of the Voice referendum on First Nations autonomy, the national housing crisis with 62,000 Victorians on
18/10/2024
Education
Switch to Social Work Gears up for Its Second Year!
As the end of 2024 approaches, we celebrate the progress of the first cohort in the Switch to Social Work trial program, providing a pathway for aspiring social workers to transition into the child and family services sector. Participants are currently engaged in their first field placements, gaining hands-on experience
18/10/2024
News
ResiROCKS 2024: Celebrating Connection, Innovation, and Nurturing the Spark for Education in Residential Care
On Thursday, 10 October, over 500 attendees gathered in Melbourne for our annual ResiROCKS event, a day dedicated to celebrating the hard work and commitment of residential care workers across Victoria. A Celebration of Education and Empowerment This year’s theme, Nurturing the Spark for Education, emphasised education’s decisive role
17/10/2024
Our programs
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MARAM training for nominated staff from schools and early childhood services
NDIS resources to help you help families
A collection of practical information and resources for families who need to access and navigate the NDIS.
Child Safe Organisations
Training and information to make your workplace child safe in Victoria
OPEN: Outcomes Practice Evidence Network
Driving development of evidence and innovation across the service delivery system.
Getting more Care Leavers to Uni and TAFE
Adolescents who use violence in the home
Working with service providers to build evidence on what works
Sector Capability Framework
The Centre has worked in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop a workforce capability framework supports the child and family services sector.
Online Learning
Our online learning courses and workshops provide essential learning requirements for child and family services workers
Sector Support Training
Training is designed to be sector driven for the purpose of professional development and best practice
Nationally Recognised Training
The Centre provides nationally recognised training to organisations and individuals in child and family services.
RCLDS Professional Development
The Residential Care Learning and Development (RCLDS) aim is to improve outcomes for young people in living in residential care.
Child Safe Organisations
Training and information to make your workplace child safe in Victoria
Customised Workshops
The Centre offers customised and tailored courses and workshops to organisations across the child and family services sector.
Treating Families Fairly
An alliance of child and family service organisations, peak bodies and academics advocating for policies that uphold the rights of children and families.
Research and Submissions
The Centre's submissions to the state government, Royal Commissions, and government bodies.
Information Sharing Reforms
Child Information Sharing Scheme, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and the MARAM Framework.
OPEN: Outcomes Practice Evidence Network
Driving development of evidence and innovation across the service delivery system.
Learning System Grants
Learning System Grants are available to the child and family services sector to undertake projects that generate and apply evidence, including data, analytics, evaluation and research.
Network Forums
Free forums convened by the Centre aiming to provide a platform for professional workers to share their voice promoting progression within the sector.
Getting more Care Leavers to Uni and TAFE
Raising Expectations supports young people in out-of-home care and care leavers to aspire to, access and succeed in vocational and higher education.
Fostering Connections
Fostering Connections is a joint initiative of foster care agencies across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Tri-Peaks Project
The Tri-Peaks Project is a collaboration between the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, the Victorian Healthcare Association (VHA) and The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) to support and promote good governance and integrated practices across our three different sectors.
Youth Participation And Advocacy
Working alongside young people to provide best practice advice and encourage ethical participation.
Preventing Occupation Violence and Aggression
Information for employers and employees in residential care on workplace safety.
Adolescents who use violence in the home
Working with service providers to build evidence on what works.
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