The Connecting Tasmanian Communities Tour continues! It's been an honour to get to know Tasmanian communities – our members are at the heart of everything we do, and the insights we have begun to gain from the tour will shape how we represent and support the child and family services sector to come. We'll be stopping into Launceston and Zeehan & Queenstown at next week, and coming to Hobart in October! Sign up today: www.cfecfw.asn.au/ctct24 The Centre acknowledges Iutruwita’s Elders, past and present, whose lore, wisdom and guidance are pivotal in protecting the wellbeing of children and families today. We recognise the strength and resilience of all of Tasmania’s First Peoples and their aspirations for the future of their young people, communities and lands.
Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare
Individual and Family Services
Melbourne, Victoria 11,769 followers
The peak body for child and family services in Tasmania and Victoria, advocating for children, young people & families.
About us
We lead so others can succeed. As the leader and peak body in child and family services in 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 of vulnerable children, young people and families, ensuring their voices are heard, their safety is prioritised, their education is accessible, and connections to family, community, and culture are preserved. As the voice of organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing child and family wellbeing, we set the standards for practice and professional development in child and family services. 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 children and families experiencing vulnerability.
- Website
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https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/
External link for Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Research, Training, Strategic Projects, Children's Services, Advocacy, Member Support, Networking, Campaigning, Child Rights, and Policy
Locations
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Primary
Level 5, 50 Market Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare
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Louise Johnson
Communications | Media | Economics
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Vanja Radisic
Experienced Clinical Teaching Specialist, Teacher, Academic & Arts Programmer. Lifelong learner with passion for the arts, education, community, and…
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Lisa Abbey
Senior Project Officer- Policy
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Sophia Sourris
Events, Projects & Communications Specialist
Updates
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Last chance to register to join The Therapeutic Residential Care (TRC) Collective - a dynamic, supportive space designed specifically for therapeutic practitioners across Victoria. Register now to secure your spot at the inaugural TRC Collective meeting this Wednesday! Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute from the very start. https://lnkd.in/gnY3fsTk
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Foster carers play a vital role in our community by opening their hearts and homes to children and young people who are not able to live with their biological families, providing a safe place to heal, grow and thrive. As #FosterCareWeek2024 comes to a close, we share Minister for Children Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP's special message of gratitude for Victoria’s foster career community. Watch at https://lnkd.in/gkhBwKUB
Minister for Children's message for Foster Care Week
https://www.cfecfw.asn.au
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Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare reposted this
New on the blog this week: 'We should be looking at what we can add to children’s lives instead of what we take away' New moderator Cadhla O’Sullivan alongside Sharon Bessell from the Children's Policy Centre speak about the government's plan to legislate to ban social media for younger teens. Cadhla O’Sullivan Sharon Bessell Crawford School of Public Policy ANU College of Asia & the Pacific The Australian National University https://lnkd.in/gQxkQtSR
We should be looking at what we can add to children’s lives instead of what we take away — Power to Persuade
powertopersuade.org.au
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🎓 Have you applied for the RCLDS Further Education Scholarship? 🌟 ‼️ Applications close on Monday, September 30 Are you working in the residential care sector and looking to advance your qualifications? The Center and RCLDS team are excited to announce that applications are now open for our annual Further Education Scholarship. This scholarship provides up to $2,000 in financial support to a person working in residential care in Victoria to help cover fees and essential books for ongoing higher education. Whether you’re aiming for a Diploma or Undergraduate Degree, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on your Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care). Join us in our mission to enhance residential care service provision by furthering your education. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey! 🔗 Apply Now at https://lnkd.in/gwqYEQJE 📅 Applications close on Monday, September 30 The 2024/25 Scholarship recipient will be announced at ResiROCKS on October 10. #RCLDS #ScholarshipOpportunity #ResidentialCare #ProfessionalDevelopment
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The Centre's Tasmanian Budget 2024-25 summary is developed for our members and the child and family services sector, outlining key funding initiatives. The first budget for the new Rockliff Government investments in implementing the full recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (COI). We welcome the government’s commitment to providing what victim-survivors and communities across Tasmania need to heal, alongside other key investments to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Our Connecting Tasmanian Community Tour continues this month in Launceston, the West Coast, and Hobart. We look forward to meeting with members, sector leaders, and practitioners to learn about the sector's challenges and opportunities and continue to build relationships. Download the 2024-25 Budget summary at: https://lnkd.in/gfQFqqnB
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Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare reposted this
Bendigo, we're coming your way! We're honoured that the Power to Kids program has been featured as part of the Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare Forum Series. The forum was developed by the Office of Professional Practice at the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing in collaboration with Victoria Police. At the last forum in Churchill, Kerry O'Sullivan, Director Clinical Services and Leah Riches, Area Manager for Residential and Leaving Care Programs, presented on some of the learnings from Power to Kids and the Disrupting Child Exploitation project. On Wednesday 18 September, the Forum Series brings us to Bendigo - Smeeta Singh, National Program Director for Power to Kids will be joined by Lane Sharrock, Area Manager Southern at MacKillop Family Services to keep the conversation going. #childsexualexploitation #rclds #dffh #powertokids #collaboration
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In the news today Deb Tsorbaris, the chief executive of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, said cost of living pressures had affected the number of available carers. "You only need to look at the news to know that lots of Australians are finding the current environment very difficult," she said. "Overall, we are seeing a drop in available foster carers." Ms Tsorbaris said she encouraged anyone who has considered becoming a foster carer to visit https://lnkd.in/djVmvpJ See https://lnkd.in/gufHXtc5
Couple who fostered 30 kids now acting as grandparents for younger carer families
abc.net.au
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📢 What does the research say about online harm and young people's engagement? The annual OPEN Seminar on Children's Rights will focus on a critical issue: Online Safety and the Rights of Children and Young People. At this upcoming seminar, top researchers will present on critical issues of gendered and sexually harmful digital content and how young people engage with that content. 📚 Professor Nicola Henry (RMIT University) will delve into image-based sexual abuse as coercive control. 📚 Professor Amanda Keddie (Deakin University) will discuss young men's engagement with online content. Learn how we can protect young people in the digital world. 📅 Join us on September 23rd 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/giAYKHAq
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Public submissions on the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan are now open. To share your views and experiences, you can upload a written or audio submission by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gWwMCz9K Submissions close Friday, October 25
We want to hear your perspectives on the solutions, priorities and approaches that should make up first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan. Submissions from individuals will not be published, to ensure safety. Written submissions from organisations and academics will be published after the process is finalised, where consent has been provided. The public submissions process is open until 11.59pm AEST on Friday 25 October 2024. To share your views and experiences, you can upload a written or audio submission by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gWwMCz9K SNAICC has been commissioned by the Commonwealth Government to provide support for the community engagement on this plan and from your submissions, we will prepare a consultation report on what we hear.
Family Safety Plan Public Submissions | Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices | SNAICC
snaicc.org.au