Anglicare Victoria

21/08/2026

The finalists for the 2026 Victorian Protecting Children Awards have been announced. A special congratulations to the following Anglicare Victoria Foster Carers who have been shortlisted in the Foster Carer Award category.

💜Allison Main and Felicity Weight
💜Amanda Hargreaves
💜Anita and Chris York

Foster carers play a vital role in providing safety, stability and care to children and young people in need. This is an incredible achievement!

Winners will be announced during Child Protection Week in early September.

Further Info & the Full List of Finalists https://www.dffh.vic.gov.au/victorian-protecting-children-awards

A round of applause for the incredible finalists of the 2026 Victorian Protecting Children Awards (VPCA)! 👏

The honour people and teams who do excellent work supporting children, young people and families. The awards recognise the hard work of members of the child and family services sector and community.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination. Congratulations to all nominees.

We look forward to celebrating the winners, finalists and nominees at the ceremony on Thursday 3 September!

View the finalists and find out more: www.dffh.vic.gov.au/victorian-protecting-children-awards

31/07/2026

Emergency foster carers step in at short notice to care for children and young people during a time of crisis. You don’t need to be available 24/7, just willing to help when you can. Learn more about emergency foster care on our website.

27/07/2026

Parenting can feel challenging, especially when life is busy and stressful.

Join our free 6-week online parenting group to explore how gratitude, mindfulness and empathy can help strengthen your connection with your child and support their emotional wellbeing. The program offers practical tips, strategies and the opportunity to connect with other parents navigating similar experiences.

📅 Starts Monday 3 August
🕧 Mondays, 12.30 pm–2.30 pm
💻 Online
✅ Free to attend

Together, we'll explore:
• Why gratitude, empathy and mindfulness matter
• How they can strengthen family relationships
• Ways to raise emotionally intelligent children
• Practical ways to incorporate these skills into everyday family life

Places are limited. Register today to secure your spot.
https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/events/gratitude-mindfulness-and-empathy-online-for-parents-in-the-eastern-region/

26/07/2026

24/07/2026

Anglicare Victoria is currently recruiting for foster carer(s) who can provide a safe and nurturing home for a child with additional needs including ADHD and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Nine-year old Maddy* has a wonderful sense of humour and loves gymnastics and creative play. She needs a medium to long-term foster family who can make her feel loved and secure. The ideal carers would be two adults and no children under 18 years. Maddy attends school part-time, so the ideal carer would be at home or working a flexible part-time job. A background in disability, social work, health, counselling or education would be an advantage.

Maddy has a NDIS package and a supportive care team. Maddy’s foster carer(s) will also be supported with:
• Comprehensive training
• Tax free reimbursement of approx. $1,800 per fortnight
• 24/7 on call support
• Built-in respite care
• Personal carer support and assistance with transport.

If you think you would be a suitable foster carer for Maddy or would like to learn more about fostering with Anglicare Victoria, head to our website for more information. https://bit.ly/3R9FRLL

*Maddy’s name and photo have been changed to protect her privacy.

23/07/2026

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity in ? Join the Yes Youth Hub by AV team in Wonthaggi and help create a safe, welcoming space where young people can connect, grow and thrive. Find out what's involved and apply via the link below. Applications close 31 August.

https://bit.ly/4wtVMUc

15/07/2026

It’s a podcast for kids, by kids, that’s proving to be a hit around the globe – and it all started in Frankston!

Those 6 Tweens is a podcast created by Year 5 and 6 students involved in Anglicare Victoria’s Communities for Children (CFC) program. Launched in November 2025, it’s now been streamed around Australia and in 19 countries including the USA, UK, Vietnam and Germany.

Made with young, modern families in mind and designed to be a resource for both kids and adults alike, Those 6 Tweens helps parents and children tackle tricky topics like resilience, healthy gaming, friendship and puberty in an engaging, informative and funny way.

To listen to Those 6 Tweens, visit the CFC Frankston website or search for it on your favourite podcast app. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vz1vb3

15/07/2026

When you become a foster carer with Anglicare Victoria, you’ll always have someone in your corner. Our team is here with you every step of the way, with training and 24/7 support. You’ll also have access to our Mockingbird Family™ model and TEACHaR program, to ensure both you and the children receive the support you need. Join our next information session to learn how foster care works and the support you’ll receive at AV.

14/07/2026

"Anglicare Victoria is proud to partner with Australian Childhood Foundation to provide Australia's first dedicated national child sexual abuse information and referral service. We also congratulate the federal government on the establishment of a nationally-significant initiative designed to make it easier for victim-survivors of child sexual abuse to access the support they need.” - AV CEO, Paul McDonald

09/07/2026

Anglicare Victoria’s parenting program ParentZone, helped Eddy* repair his relationship with his teenage son and reduce conflict in the household. Eddy said the Talking Teens group was a valuable “course correction” in his parenting – one that would help him develop a more collaborative relationship with his son throughout his teen years.

ParentZone offers sessions on a range of parenting-related topics, including caring for children from babies to teens, healing after family violence, and how to be a great dad. All programs are underpinned by the principle that the parent is the expert in their own kids.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4w9MkoG