We are a leading child welfare organisation committed to improving the lives of at-risk children, young people and families in our community for nearly 170 years.
OzChild works hard every day to provide a better future for those in our care with the belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to shine.
You Can Ask That video series
You Can Ask That takes an honest, real and light-hearted look at what it’s like to care for a child or young person. Watch as real-life carers discuss their personal journeys.
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Become a foster carer
Every year, new homes are needed for around 10,000 Victorian children and young people. Start your foster care journey by enquiring today.
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Become a specialised foster carer
Become a carer in our specialised, evidence-based program which is providing an alternative to residential care and getting kids with problem behaviours back on track.
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Evidence-based Services
We are the largest provider of evidence-based and evidence-informed programs in Australia and are dedicated to achieving real outcomes for the children, young people and families in our care.
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Education Services
Our education services encourage children’s early learning, allowing at-risk children to feel socially included and happy at school. Find out more.
Family Law Services
Family law services focus parents, grandparents and carers on the best interests of their children. Find out more.
Family Support Services
We provide support to families and children, helping to preserve the living situations of disadvantaged young people and prevent them from being placed in foster care. Find out more.
Indigenous Services
Our Indigenous services contribute to Reconciliation by connecting Aboriginal children and young people with their community and culture. Find out more.
Volunteer Services
Volunteers are crucial to the work we do, helping support children and families and allowing us to deliver our Volunteer Family Support Program. Find out more.
Kinship Care
Our kinship care program helps to preserve the support networks of children who are unable to live with their birth parents. Find out more.
Our vision
It is our goal to see that all children and young people are safe, respected and nurtured, and reach their full potential.
Our purpose
We support vulnerable children and young people by providing healing, preventing abuse and neglect, and strengthening families.
OZCHILD STATEMENT ON THE NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME
In July 2018 the government introduced the National Redress Scheme in response to recommendations by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and will run for 10 years.
OzChild welcomes the scheme and recognises the help it will provide to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse to gain access to compensation, along with counselling and psychological services.
OzChild is currently working through the process of entry into the Scheme. We have been advised the process can take 3-6 months, seeing us join the scheme towards the end of the 2019 calendar year.
For any individual questions, please email redress@ozchild.org.au
For more information on the National Redress Scheme please go to nationalredress.gov.au