Advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families.
About us
We advocate for the rights of vulnerable children, young people and families across Victoria and Tasmania, ensuring their voices are heard, their safety is prioritised, their education is accessible, and connections to family, community, and culture are preserved.
Learning and development
Our suite of learning and professional development programs are designed by practitioners for practitioners.
Our programs and projects
As the peak body for child and family services in Victoria and Tasmania, we strengthen and guide the sector, building resilience, collaboration and shared success through our programs, projects and diverse training opportunities.
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Supporting children with disability in home-based care
03 Dec 2024
As part of the Centre’s continuous work to understand and improve the work of our sector and help agencies better respond to the needs of carers and children in care, we surveyed agencies and interviewed foster carers to produce the Fostering children with a disability in Victoria report.
- CEO Updates
Together with Families 2024
03 Dec 2024
The Together with Families, Family Services Symposium 2024 was a vibrant gathering of over 300 practitioners, leaders, and partners, celebrating the transformative work of the family services sector.
- Family Services Symposium
The Centre’s Media Awards 2024 winners announced
27 Nov 2024
Congratulations to all the winners of the Centre’s Media Awards 2024. Announced at the Centre’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne on Wednesday, 27 November, the awards have grown over the past five years attracting nominations from across Australia by journalists, media outlets, member agencies and the children, young people and families who are impacted by the stories.
- Media Awards
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The Centre’s membership benefits build collaboration, advocacy, and capacity within the child and family services sector, ensuring a more resilient and supportive environment that provides better outcomes for children and families.
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