OzChild | Australian Child Support

Your donation helps us to provide care and support for children and families through our wide range of programs. All donations are tax deductible. Find out more...

Fundraising helps support our vital services. Read more about the ways you can help us.

Children Australia is a quarterly journal reporting on research and practice around children, youth and families. Read more...

Join a business network of like-minded people. OzChild Unite will strengthen your business and community. Visit our OzChild Unite page to learn more.

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families play a critical role

OzChild cares for children and supports families, helping to keep them together. National Families Week is a time to reflect on the critical role that families play in teaching, supporting and nurturing children as they grow.

Coinciding with UN International Day of Families on Tuesday 15 May, National Families Week celebrates the vital role that families play. This year's theme is Families make all the difference: helping kids to grow and learn. The United Nations theme is Ensuring Work Family Balance. http://www.familiesaustralia.org.au/familiesweek/

run or walk for OzChild

Have fun, get fit! Register for Run Melbourne on Sunday 15 July. It's easy to support us. Simply choose OzChild as your preferred charity and create a fundraising page for you or your team.

support an OzChild event

Help raise valuable funds for an event or even host your own! Visit our Everyday Hero Page to find out more.

Melbourne Orphanage Reunion

Each year, in support of our careleavers , OzChild holds a reunion in Brighton. Read more...

OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children dating back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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Simone

When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but under-estimated just how rewarding it could be. The experiences I have had over the years have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional. Read more...

national foster & kinship care conference
Become a part of this 2012 event. Visit the conference website to learn more.