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OUR VISION

all families thrive

Families ACT is a peak body supporting its member organisations working with children, young people and families in the ACT and surrounding region.

OUR PURPOSE

Families ACT is a territory peak, not-for-profit, organisation which advocates and works for vulnerable and marginalised children, young people and families in the ACT and surrounding region to improve their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. We take a broad and inclusive view of what constitutes a family, and strive to improve the wellbeing of all families in the ACT and surrounding region. 
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CHILD FIRST FORUM

A key focus of Families ACT is child vulnerability, disadvantage and poverty in the ACT. To initiate this strategic direction, and mobilise those stakeholders across the community, government, research and educations sectors, Families ACT and our partners, held the inaugural Child First Forum.

To learn more about the Forum, and hear from those who attended, watch the video below:

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Community Jigsaw with Prof. Sharon Bessell online session Thurs 26 June 2025. Register here.

ACT Australian Early Development Census Results 2024 online session Tues 1 July 2025. Register here.

Joint Case Reviews

JCRs dates for 2025 will be released soon. We delivered five Joint Case Reviews (JCRs) in 2024 and hope that you can can join us for more sessions in 2025. Stay up to date by following us on Facebook here>

You can read more about JCRs, opportunities for knowledge sharing & collaboration and our other sector development offerings on our website. Read more  >

PUBLICATIONS

Suite of Practice Tools

A strategic approach to improving outcomes for vulnerable clients, supporting practitioners performing complex and often stressful work. Read more >

LATEST NEWS

SOCIAL FEEDS

Families ACT recognises the Ngunnawal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands of the ACT and values their continuing contribution to the local community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present.