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Volunteers are essential for the running of our services and are highly valued. Volunteering with OzChild is a rewarding and enriching experience.

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A strategic alliance with ForCHILDREN (Australia) Inc

In mid 2009, OzChild formed a strategic alliance with ForCHILDREN (Australia) Inc to work together on four projects:

1. Establishing an OzChild ‘Chances to Shine’ program (financial assistance to talented children with opportunities limited by finance);
2. ForCHILDREN together with OzChild was asked by the International Forum for Child Welfare to host the IFCW Global Forum in Melbourne in 2011. Anglicare Victoria and the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Inc. agreed to form the Consortium with ForCHILDREN and OzChild;
3. The Children's Hour - a major fundraising project.

ForCHILDREN (Australia) Inc was established in 2000 by a group of professional people who were involved in child health and welfare projects to assist colleagues involved in innovative programs and required help with funding and human resources.

OzChild and ForChildren are members of the International Forum for Child Welfare and members have been involved in a wide range of children’s issues including health, welfare and education both here and overseas.

It is a voice of advocacy for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of the Child.

OzChild has a history of helping children which dates back to 1851. Today, the organisation is continuing to build on this strong foundation, with around 170 staff and 500 volunteers.

We run multidisciplinary and culturally aware programs across a range of areas to strengthen the potential and life opportunities of Australian children. Services include foster care, kinship care, child and family support, disability, training and consulting, outreach services, school and community support and youth pathways.

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Tannesha

Tannesha, aged 4, was living with her mother, Abby, who was dealing with mental health and drug abuse issues.  Abby was unable to provide a safe and stable home, and Tannesha was placed in out of home care.  Tannesha was traumatised by being placed out of her mother's care and became withdrawn and refused all food.

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