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 the name of ACWA’s learning and development arm. CCWT been operating as a Registered Training Organisation for more than 20 years, delivering quality, cost effective training that is tailored to meet the needs of the NSW community services workforce, particularly 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.

Latest News

ACWA 2023 AGM

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ACWA is pleased to invite its members to attend the 2023 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 8th November 2.00pm–4.00pm at a Sydney CBD location to be advised. We do ask that anyone wishing to attend the AGM, either in person or virtually, RSVPs in writing or by submitting a completed Notice of Attendance form to […]

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CCWT New Short Courses 2023

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Looking for professional development? Search CCWT’s Key Learning Areas for our latest short courses dates. If the class you’re interested is full, join the waiting list and we will email you when new dates are scheduled. CCWT is here to help you with your professional learning and development needs. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate […]

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Workforce Skills Strategy

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The Workforce Skills Strategy Key Findings Webinar Thursday 7th September 10am–11am The Association of Welfare Children’s Agency (ACWA) invites stakeholders from across Australia and in various sectors to learn about the NSW Child and Family Workforce Skills Strategy (WSS) outcomes. As the WSS outcomes are similar to many other for-purpose jurisdictions both in NSW and […]

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ACWA Supports the Voice to Parliament

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The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) actively supports the establishment of a First Nations’ Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Australian Constitution, as called for in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Voice is a critical first step towards reconciliation and healing that will, in the words of the Uluru Statement, lead to […]

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Australian Child Maltreatment Study—What does it mean for the Child & Family Sector?

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Australian Child Maltreatment Study—What does it mean for the Child & Family Sector? On 4th July 2023, ACWA brought together over 90 policy makers, practitioners and academics to hear about the findings of the landmark Australian Child Maltreatment Study from one of its principal authors, Professor Ben Mathews (QUT). Following a powerful ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ […]

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