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Child and Family Services Ballarat

Child and Family Services Ballarat (Cafs) came into being in 1998. Previously, it was known as Ballarat Children’s Homes and Family Services. Cafs is a community service organisation that provides a range of programs and services to children, young people and families. The heritage of the organisation dates back to 1865, when the Ballarat District…

Berry Street

Berry Street came into being in 1994, when Berry Street Incorporated amalgamated with Sutherland Child, Youth and Family Services. In 2007, a decision was made to use the Berry Street name, as this was how it was known by stakeholders (it was also known previously as Berry Street Victoria). In 2009, Berry Street was the…

Anglicare Victoria

Anglicare Victoria was formed in 1997 following the amalgamation of three Anglican child and family welfare agencies – the Mission of St James and St John, St John’s Homes for Boys and Girls and the Mission to the Streets and Lanes. At its establishment it carried on the work of providing care and support services…

MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop Family Services was established in 1997 to continue the services (foster care, residential care and specialised home-based care services) to children, young people and families previously undertaken by the Sisters of Mercy, the Christian Brothers, and the Sisters of St Joseph. It is a provider of services for children, young people and families in…

Marymead Child and Family Centre

Marymead Child and Family Centre was established in 1967 in Narrabundah. It was run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, until the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn took over responsibility in 1986. In 2018, Marymead continues to provide residential care for girls and boys aged 5 to 17, as well as foster care and…

CatholicCare Tasmania

CatholicCare Tasmania was formerly known as Centacare Tasmania. The name change was adopted on 1 July 2015 in order to more clearly identify the organisation with the Catholic Church. CatholicCare Tasmania continued Centacare Tasmania’s work as the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church in Tasmania. In 2022 CatholicCare Tasmania provided Therapeutic Residential Care…

Department of Justice, State of Western Australia

The Department of Justice was created out of the merger of the Department of Corrective Services and the Attorney-General’s Department. It assumed responsibilities for the functions previously undertaken by the Department of Corrective Services, including youth justice.

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, State Government of Queensland

The Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs was established in November 2020 following machinery of government changes. The Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs is responsible for youth justice and child and family services including adoption, foster and kindship care. It is also the Queensland agency responsible for leading the response…

Deaf Children Australia

Deaf Children Australia is a national organisation advocating and providing services and resources for deaf children and their families in Australia. It was formed as a national body in 2004, but had previously operated as the management body for the Victorian College for the Deaf. Deaf Children Australia hold a collection of records and heritage…

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, State Government of Victoria

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), State Government of Victoria was established in 2021. Previously, it was the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The department is responsible for child protection, prevention of family violence, housing, disability, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQ+ equality, veterans, and the offices for Women and Youth. The Care Leavers…