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) 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 is the training arm of the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA), a Registered Training Organisation.
CCWT provides both short courses and in-house training as well as specialised programs, coaching and supervision.
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Latest News
OOHC Providers and Young People Invited to Participate in Upcoming National Youth Commission Public Hearings
The National Youth Commission (NYC) will be in Sydney from October 28 to November 14 to host a series of public hearings as part of its two-year National Inquiry into Youth Employment and Transitions. The public hearings will be held in four locations across Greater Sydney on the following dates: Sydney CBD: October 28-31 Parramatta: November […]
Read more→Transitioning from OOHC: Professional Development Workshops With Iain Matheson
August’s Homestretch Symposium in Sydney highlighted the critical importance of transitioning from out-of-home care (OOHC) across both Australia and New Zealand, and the need for us all, whatever our roles and involvement, to strive for better outcomes. Being offered in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, these two one-day professional development workshops span transition preparation, extended care, relationship-based support, and accommodation. They […]
Read more→Revised Joint Protocol Now Available
The Joint Protocol to reduce contact of young people in residential care with the criminal justice system has been revised to reflect changes to the service system since it was originally introduced in 2016. The latest edition, which can be downloaded here, has also undergone a design refresh. The Joint Protocol was prepared by the […]
Read more→2019 NSW Youth Work Awards
ACWA was proud to be a sponsor of Youth Action’s 2019 NSW Youth Work Awards, which were announced at a gala ceremony held in Sydney on October 1. The NSW Youth Work Awards are an annual celebration of the exceptional work of youth services and youth workers in our state. This year’s event attracted more […]
Read more→End of Year Regional Short Courses at CCWT
If you live regionally and are interested in treating yourself to an end of year learning experience, the following list of upcoming CCWT short courses might provide you with some inspiration:
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