Opening Doors, Changing Lives: Celebrating the power of education for care experienced children and young people

Join the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare for our inaugural education forum!

Explore the positive impact education can have in the lives of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience from the early years right through to university and TAFE. Join us to hear from a range of dynamic speakers with professional and lived experience expertise, highlighting the amazing work being done in Victoria and abroad to support care-experienced young people to thrive in their education. 

Our forum will include: 

• Inspiring keynote presentations from international and Australian lived experience experts and academics 

• Workshops on a range of topics exploring good practice in supporting education for care-experienced children and young people  

• A unique opportunity to network with other professionals across both the education and out-of-home care sectors 

• Exciting awards recognising tenacious care-experienced young people and outstanding professionals working in the education and out-of-home care sectors 

And much more! 

Nominate a professional or a care-experienced young person for our inaugural Education Awards! 

Do you know an educator, out-of-home care professional or Child Protection practitioner that demonstrates dedication to supporting children and young people with their education? Or perhaps you know a care-experienced young person who has shown enormous dedication to their education? Click here to nominate someone! 

Find out more about the Education Awards in our info pack here

Our Award Categories:  

• Powering Potential: Educator Excellence Award - For exceptional educators who support and nurture care-experienced children’s growth and learning.   

• Child Protection Education Champion Award – For a Child Protection practitioner who goes above and beyond to advocate for, and support, young people’s educational needs. 

• Out-of-Home Care Education Advocate Award – For an out-of-home care caseworker or associated professional who champions and advocates for the educational needs and success of children in care.   

• Raising Expectations Award: For a care-experienced young person who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to their education, overcoming challenges to pursue learning opportunities. This award is supported by Allan and Gill Grey Foundation. 
  

Award nominations close Friday, June 13th, 11:59pm