Association of Children's Welfare Agencies
The Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is the NSW non-government peak body representing the voice of community organisations working with vulnerable children, young people and their families.
We work with our members, partners, government and non-government agencies and other peak bodies to bring about positive systemic reform that will deliver better outcomes to the lives of children and young people, including those living in out-of-home care.
Centre for Community Welfare Training
The Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) is a Registered Training Organisation which provides cost effective and accessible training opportunities for people working across the community welfare sector in NSW, in particular those working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
CCWT provides both short courses and in-house training as well as specialised programs, coaching and supervision.
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Latest News
Discussion Paper: Shaping a Better Child Protection System
Agencies have until November 30 to respond to a discussion paper released by the Department of Family and Community Services outlining proposed changes to NSW’s child protection system.
Read more→Back at CCWT By Popular Demand!
Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to attend these popular CCWT workshops this year. Talking with Kids About Tricky Topics Date: Thursday, November 23 Venue: Sydney Presenter: Terry Georgeson Talking to kids about tricky topics is part of what workers and carers need to do. We need to explore ways of being truthful with […]
Read more→NDIS and the Interface with OOHC
Under a joint initiative between ACWA and FACS a total of twelve forums exploring the interface between the NDIS and OOHC were convened across NSW – from Albury in the South to Ballina in the North and Broken Hill in the West These forums were well attended and ACWA would like to thank everyone that […]
Read more→Tackling Poverty to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) has welcomed calls by the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) for a new national effort to address the rise of child poverty in Australia. According to ACOSS, one in six children are living below the poverty line. The national peak has marked the beginning of this week’s […]
Read more→Agencies Focus on Tracking Key Outcomes for Children Accessing Permanency Support Services
ACWA’S Best Practice Unit (BPU), in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS), brought together a full house of leading experts and academics, NGO managers and practitioners, policy makers, data analysts, private and public legal practitioners, and training specialists for the sector’s first ever ‘Client and Performance Outcomes Day’. Participants at the […]
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