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

Enrolments Open for ACWA’s Flagship Community Leadership Program

Enrolments have now opened for ACWA’s Community Leadership Program for 2019. Designed to unlock leadership potential within middle managers and team leaders, our Community Leadership Program is a transformative journey comprising workshops on adaptive leadership, team leader profiling, coaching and neuroscience, as well as webinars, a workplace project and individual coaching sessions with highly experienced, accredited […]

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2019 CCWT Calendar Laden With Learning Opportunities

ACWA is delighted to present our 2019 CCWT Training Handbook detailing all the amazing training opportunities that await the sector this year. Our CCWT team is offering more than 290 workshops across 15 learning areas to enhance your skills or to gain a Certificate or Diploma. Check in to find out what’s happening in your local region. If you […]

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