Anglicare Victoria

At Anglicare Victoria, we work with children and families to build better tomorrows. We work because we know that, with the right support, people can achieve their goals. For some, this means keeping the family together in tough times. For others, it’s as straightforward as finding a way to pay the bills. And sometimes, it’s more than that. When the challenges our families face are too much to overcome alone, we’re there to provide practical, hands-on support. We offer children, young people and families expert help to resolve differences, build better relationships and find a place to belong. We work to build better tomorrows. We work for better.

Interested in a career working with children and families at Anglicare Victoria? We are looking for exceptional leaders to join our team and fill key roles in the social work sector at Anglicare Victoria. We offer great support and leadership development, including coaching and growth opportunities, to help you reach your full potential. Team Leader | Family Services - Northern Suburbs https://shorturl.at/Dkvgw Lead Practitioner | Functional Family Therapy, Child Welfare - Bendigo https://shorturl.at/bm87O Family Services Team Leader - Bendigo https://shorturl.at/0fe2I Team Leader | AOD - Northern Suburbs https://shorturl.at/IaXQp Team Leader | Targeted Care Packages - Bayside and South East https://shorturl.at/EploI If you are passionate, driven and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and be part of a passionate team making their mark in helping families transform their futures. #Careers #JobOpportunity #CareerGrowth #JoinOurTeam #ComeWorkWithUs

Here’s AV’s very own Jo Farrelly presenting at the National Kinship, Permanent & Foster Care Conference 2024, where she shared insights on the groundbreaking Loddon Care Hub. Originally piloted in the Loddon region and now established as an ongoing initiative, the Care Hub program is a testament to the power of collaboration and the effectiveness of multidisciplinary approaches to care. The Loddon Care Hub is an innovative program brings together a consortium of partners, including Bendigo Community Health Services, Bendigo District Aboriginal Cooperative, NJERNDA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION, Berry Street, The Salvation Army Australia, Bendigo YSAS, and Anglicare Victoria, along with the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing. By wrapping around families with early and intensive supports, this program is designed to stabilise care arrangements and promote reunification for children and young people entering care. The program’s holistic approach integrates placement options, therapeutic and cultural support, family outreach services, and mental health and AOD support. With an emphasis on early assessment and coordinated planning, the Loddon Care Hub aims to minimise the time children and young people spend in care and maximise their chances of successful reunification with their families. We’re incredibly proud of the work our team has accomplished over the past three years, which has led to the Loddon Care Hub being shortlisted for the Victoria Protecting Children’s Awards. This recognition underscores the dedication and impact of our team and partners in transforming the care landscape in Victoria. We invite you to learn more about the Loddon Care Hub and how this model is shaping the future of care for vulnerable children and families in our community. If you're passionate about making a difference and interested in joining our team, now is the perfect time to get involved in this meaningful work. https://shorturl.at/w759F #LoddonCareHub #FosterCare #VictoriaProtectingChildrenAwards #CareerOpportunities

A big congratulations to the AV programs and staff who have been announced as finalists in the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children's Awards. The AV finalists are: 🔸Sue Sealey, our Deputy CEO shortlisted for the prestigious Robin Clark Leadership Award 🔸Loddon Care Hub named finalist for the Minister's Award for Excellence in Protecting Children 🔸Family Wellbeing in Schools Program, the team have been shortlisted for the Engaging Kids in School Award We also have two carer nominees, one for the Foster Carer award and the other, the Kinship Award. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Tuesday 3rd September. Good luck to all finalists!

We're proud to announce the launch of the Family Law & Young People partnership between AV’s TRAK Forward program, Inner East and Eastern Community Legal Centre. The project focuses on providing information to young people impacted by the family law system in Victoria. For example, young people learn what to expect and the steps they’ll go through if they need to appear in court. The project team also developed a suite of resources, such as brochures and short videos covering a range of topics that help young people understand their rights and responsibilities when accessing support services. The resources also address family violence. TRAK Forward is a family violence therapeutic intervention service for adult and child victim survivors with a focus on recovery, healing and safety. The TRAK Forward team ensures their work with clients is informed by their histories of trauma and family violence, as they help them understand the legal system better. This is a great effort in building lasting partnerships that support those who lack knowledge and guidance on navigating the family law system. Click here to have a read through of Young People and Family Law resources Family Law & Young People Project (FLYP) | Eastern Community Legal Centre (eclc.org.au)

Thanks to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited's continued support, the Keep in Touch (KIT) Project will continue providing essential mental health outreach to young people across Central Victoria. This partnership enables Anglicare Victoria to sustain critical services in the Loddon Campaspe region, where mental health resources are often scarce. Our youth champions, with their lived experience and knowledge, are at the heart of KIT’s success, guiding the project and fostering connections with those who need it most. If you’re a practitioner or service provider in the region and would like KIT to visit your community or school, reach out to us at [email protected]. Let’s work together to support the mental health of our young people. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVc-U8ys #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #CommunityPartnership

Meet Melanie Staples in our fortnightly edition of #MeetTheTeamMonday ⭐ Melanie is an Integrated Family Services Practitioner based in our Lilydale office. Learn what Melaine loves most about her role, how her mum inspired her to work in the community, and why family is so important to her. #InsideAV #MeetTheTeamMonday #AnglicareVictoria

Do you or someone you know have a passion for driving? Join us as an AV van driver in the Melbourne metro area! 🚚 Become a valued member of AV's Emergency Relief Volunteer team, supporting the community and making a difference in the lives of those impacted by crisis. We’re looking for community-minded people to help out at our Emergency Relief Centres. You’ll play a crucial role in the team, driving an AV vehicle from Collingwood to Fitzroy to collect orders from charity partners and delivering them to various programs across metro Melbourne. If you’re passionate about helping those in need, visit our website to learn more and volunteer today! For more information about the role, head to our website for more info Emergency Relief Volunteer - Anglicare Victoria #VolunteerWithAV #MakeADifference #SupportTheCommunity

Last week was Homelessness Week, an opportunity to shine a light on a challenging problem that affects tens of thousands of families, children and individuals every night across Victoria. Anglicare Victoria is one of the organisations working with governments and the community to try and end homelessness. On Thursday 8 August, we partnered with NJERNDA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION to put on a Homelessness Week event in Echuca in the north of the state. The event helped to raise community awareness of the solutions to tackle homelessness and educate people on how to make a difference. A barbecue and hot soup was provided on the day for those in need. Our Regional Director Michael Oerlemans spoke at the event, talking about the lack of affordable housing in the Echuca Region. This is due to factors such as its popularity as a tourist destination – with many long-term rentals being converted to Airbnb and holiday letting – as well as the lasting impact of the floods and other factors like mental health and family violence. Over the last year AV’s Echuca team provided direct support to about 300 people from as young as 16 to those in their 80s, who were either experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. We also helped a further 300 people with information, advice or referrals to help them keep a roof over their heads. We believe everyone deserves to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. And we will do everything we can to make this happen for the people we work with. AV’s Echuca team looks forward to collaborating further with Njernda, the Campaspe Shire Council, Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing, Victoria Police, Haven Home Safe and other key stakeholders. Thanks to Njernda for hosting the event and the opportunity to work together for a benefit of the local community. See you next year! #HomelessnessWeek2024

We're proud to be sponsoring and exhibiting at the National Kinship, Permanent & Foster Care Conference 2024 (National Children's Center (NCC)), an event that acknowledges and celebrates the invaluable contributions of carers across Australia. This conference serves as an essential platform for fostering dialogue, sharing insights, and advancing our collective understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the realm of out-of-home care. The role of carers is fundamental to the well-being and development of children and young people in care. Their unwavering dedication and resilience are nothing short of amazing, often going unrecognised in the broader social narrative. At this conference, we aim to bring their stories, their challenges, and their triumphs to the forefront, ensuring that the voices of those who care for some of the most vulnerable members of our society are heard loud and clear. As an organisation, we are committed to supporting the needs of carers and the children and young people in their care. Our sponsorship of this conference is just one of the many ways we are working to make a difference in the lives of these individuals and the communities they are part of. #NCC2024 #KinshipCare #OutOfHomeCare #FosterCare