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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
Children
Media Awards 2024 finalists announced
The Centre is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Media Awards, which recognise journalists who are respectfully elevating the voices of children, young people, and families in their work. These awards celebrate stories that bring attention to the lived experiences of children and families – perspectives that are
20/11/2024
Foster Care
The Centre joins call for national foster care support
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) is celebrating the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Foster Carers and Children in Foster Care in Canberra today, highlighting the challenges faced by 45,000 children and young people in out-of-home care across Australia. As the peak for child and
18/11/2024
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Launch of Tasmanian Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan
An action plan to progress youth justice reform over the next 12 months has been launched this week by the Tasmanian Government. The Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan 2024-25 outlines the actions and approach the Tasmanian Government will take to advance a number of Commission of Inquiry recommendations that
30/10/2024
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Submission on the draft Change For Children Strategy.
The Centre welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the Tasmanian Government’s draft version of the Change for Children 10-year Strategy recently. Change for Children is Tasmania’s 10-year strategy for upholding the rights of children by preventing, identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. The first two-year Action Plan, Collaborating for Change,
28/10/2024
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What we heard – the Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour
The Centre has concluded our Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour, covering 1,620 km across the state, where we met with 208 people working with children and families from 81 organisations. The Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour provided an opportunity to meet with members and people who work with children, young people, and
28/10/2024
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The Power to Kids Scholarship
We’re thrilled to announce Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy (RCLDS) is now offering an exciting funding opportunity – Power to Kids helps residential care organisations in Victoria strengthen their efforts to protect children and young people from harmful sexual behaviours, exploitation, and dating violence. Why Power to Kids Matters
25/10/2024
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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Join the Peak Body for Child and Family Services Across Tasmania and Victoria.
