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

July Member Consultation

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On Wednesday 3rd July, ACWA will host two sector briefings designed to kick-start a joint Government/NGO dialogue on two of our most critical sector-wide challenges.
Event 1: PSP Evaluation Advisory Committee Co-Design
Event 2: Alternative Care Arrangements: Carer Journey Mapping – What’s working and how can we do better?

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Members Meet the New Minister

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ACWA member organisations enjoyed a positive and constructive first meeting with Families, Communities and Disability Services Minister, Gareth Ward, when he visited ACWA in May. More than 50 agency representatives turned out to ACWA’s ‘Meet and Greet’ event to hear the newly appointed Minister speak about his priorities for the sector, and to discuss how the […]

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Family Matters National Week of Action: May 20-26

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ACWA is proud to be supporting the Family Matters National Week of Action, which is calling attention to the urgency of building a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Find out more about the campaign, and how you and your organisation can get involved.

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CCWT Seeking Member Input on Workforce Training Needs

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CCWT is undertaking an extensive consultation process to ensure we most effectively deliver training that builds the skills of our sector’s workforce, and improves outcomes for the children, young people, families and communities we collectively serve. As part of this, CCWT is hosting a special members only consultation meeting to provide agencies an opportunity to […]

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Carer Support Services: Help Spread the Word

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ACWA is calling on our member agencies to help spread the word within your carer communities about the My Forever Family NSW program, to ensure that all foster and kinship carers, guardians and adoptive parents in NSW have access to statewide training and support services. My Forever Family (MFF) NSW provides ongoing support, advice and training for foster carers, […]

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