ACWA, in consultation with our member agencies, has submitted a response to proposed changes to the NSW Child Wellbeing and Child Protection Interagency Guidelines. FACS is currently undertaking a review of these Guidelines, which provide information and guidance to all agencies involved in the delivery of child wellbeing and child protection services in NSW. ACWA hosted a workshop in May […]
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) says it shares widespread concerns of the community sector regarding the impact that NSW Budget funding provisions will have on future services for our community’s most vulnerable. NCOSS, along with a number of other NSW peak bodies, have noted that the latest budgetary measures pose a threat to […]
ACWA is eager to hear your views about the work that we do, and how you think we can best support the needs of our member agencies and of the wider sector. To help us inform our ongoing work, we ask that you spend five minutes completing our member survey. Your feedback is important to […]
Do you know a young person who would make a great consultant and advocate for children and young people in care? The Department of Family and Community Services is looking for 12 young people from across NSW to join the FACS Youth Consult for Change group. This is a great opportunity for young people to […]
ACWA is delighted to be partnering with the University of Technology Sydney, the Why Not You Project, AbSec, Life Without Barriers, and the Youth Plus Institute to host an on campus day for high school students who are in out-of-home care. When: Tuesday, July 9Time: 9am-3pmWhere: UTS Engineering Building 11RSVP: By July 5 Register: Here […]