Advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

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We advocate for the rights of vulnerable 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.

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Learning and development

Our suite of learning and professional development programs are designed by practitioners for practitioners.

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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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Together with Families 2024

29 Nov 2024

Celebrating family services excellence
  • Family Services Symposium

Supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign 2024

24 Nov 2024

Each year, from 25 November to 10 December,  the Centre supports the 16 days of activism campaign, which calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.
  • Campaigns

Finalists announced for Media Awards 2024

20 Nov 2024

  • Media Awards

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Our members are at the heart of what we do

We are a powerful voice

We advocate on behalf of our members on the frontlines of child and family services, representing member organisations at all levels of government. The Centre’s strong and established relationships with Federal and State Governments, Departments, Agencies, and Ministers provide us with unique leverage to drive meaningful change for our sector.

We collaborate with our members

Centre members have exclusive access to innovative research, resources, networks, specialised training, and funding opportunities to enhance capabilities, bolster existing initiatives, and strengthen relationships across our sector. We facilitate monthly network forums in areas such as out-of-home care, foster care, kinship care, and leaving care.

We build sector capacity

We provide high-quality accredited and non-accredited training programs tailored specifically for child and family services professionals, offering substantial discounts for members.

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Our Members
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Individual Members
2,810
Training program participants in 2023
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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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