The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare are pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Crosby as its new CEO, commencing Monday 29 June 2026. Mr Crosby brings extensive leadership experience across the community services sector and the Australian Government, most recently serving as CEO of Families Australia, a national peak body, since 2021.
This overview summaries key budget measures relevant to child and family services and to the children, young people and
families supported by member organisations
To continue providing the best support, training opportunities, and up-to-date research in our sector, The Centre need your valuable insights. They invite you to participate in their Workforce Survey, designed to understand the issues faced by workers supporting children and families as well as gathering insights into the educational background and ongoing training and professional development needs to help you in your important roles.
The Centre’s summary of the Report on Government Services 2025 is now available for download. The report covers:
- Child Protection
- Youth Justice
- Services for people with disability
- Housing and homelessness
- Health
- Early childhood education and care