How we work

We lead with cross-sectoral commitment, innovation and expertise.

Last updated: 02 Dec 2024

Leadership, advocacy and support

The work of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Tas/Vic enhances the wellbeing and rights of at-risk children and families in Victoria and Tasmania.

We provide leadership, advocacy, and support to organisations and professionals in the sector, fostering collaboration, innovation, and evidence-informed practices to create positive and lasting impacts.

Collaborations and partnerships

Our collaborative partnerships are essential in raising the visibility of the  needs of families and children in crisis. We share skills, knowledge and evidence with organisations and create networks to support each other and deliver on our shared vision.

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Research and submissions

The Centre is always busy ensuring the voices of children, young people and their families are represented at all levels of government. Our research is rooted in evidence-based methodologies, guiding us in influencing government policies, championing the work of the child and family services sector, and advocating for meaningful change to uplift those in greatest need.

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Our areas of expertise

Network Forums

The Centre’s Network Forums offer members a platform to raise, discuss, and advance strategic, long-term issues crucial for building a sustainable child and family services sector. Our Network Forums cover a range of topics, tailored to different professionals within and across the sector, focusing on specialised areas of expertise to drive meaningful progress.

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Children, Young People and Families Philanthropic Funders Network

The Philanthropic Funders Network is a collaborative group of philanthropic organisations with a shared interest in improving the outcomes of children and young people at risk of entering or with an experience of, out-of-home care.

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Introducing Uplift: Strengthening Your Residential Care Workforce

04 Dec 2024

Uplift is an innovative pilot program created to assist residential care organisations in developing a skilled, dedicated, and fully prepared workforce.
  • Child wellbing

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
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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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