Advocating for Better Outcomes for Children and Families
For 60+ years, ACWA has driven change across the child and family welfare sector, partnering to influence policy and strengthen services to improve outcomes for children and families.
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Annual Report FY2024/2025
Our 2024-25 Annual Report showcases a year of impact in strengthening outcomes for children, young people, families, and communities across New South Wales.
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Our 2024-25 Annual Report showcases a year of impact in strengthening outcomes for children, young people, families, and communities across New South Wales.
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Our 2024-25 Annual Report showcases a year of impact in strengthening outcomes for children, young people, families, and communities across New South Wales.
Our Members
ACWA's strength comes from the collective experience, advocacy, and innovation of our members. Together, we support children and families, enhance practice, and contribute to policy reform that reflects the realities and lived experience of the sector.
We deeply value the support and contribution of our partners.
Who We Are
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is the NSW peak body representing non-government community organisations that deliver essential services to children, young people, and their families.
Since 1958, we’ve collaborated with government bodies, partners, and other agencies to drive positive systemic reform that enhances the lives of children, especially those in out-of-home care.
Build Skills. Create Impact.
ACWA’s Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) offers flexible and affordable training solutions tailored for professionals in the Human Services sector.
With a focus on evidence based, trauma informed, best practices CCWT equips individuals with the skills needed to better support vulnerable children & families.
Latest News & Updates
ACWA welcomes key investments but says NSW Budget misses opportunity to strengthen prevention and early intervention
ACWA has welcomed several important investments in the 2026-27 NSW Budget, including increased funding for domestic and family violence services, Aboriginal legal assistance and support…
Strategy to Action Day: Moving beyond compliance to excellence in out-of-home care practice
ACWA's first Strategy to Action Day for 2026 brought together practitioners, sector leaders and regulators for a day of learning, reflection and collaboration focused on…
Sector Leaders Come Together to Address Workforce Wellbeing and Sustainability
ACWA recently convened a Ministerial Roundtable on workforce wellbeing and sustainability, bringing together leaders from government, the non-government sector, workforce bodies, unions and regulators to…
Advocating for Better Outcomes for Children and Families
Equality, Inclusiveness, Respect
For 60+ years, ACWA has driven change across the child and family welfare sector, partnering to influence policy and strengthen services to improve outcomes for children and families.
