Nominations open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards, recognising people dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Running for 22 years, the awards acknowledge achievements in the child and family services sector and child protection.

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s Danny O’Kelly said the awards are important to acknowledge the efforts and dedication of Victorians helping ensure children, young people and families are safe, supported and thriving. “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to honour the individuals, teams and groups who show excellence in their work with children, young people and families.”

“I’m proud to celebrate the outstanding Victorians whose crucial work makes such a positive difference to so many in our community, and I encourage people to nominate today.”

The awards are open to people working across the child and family services sector, child protection, government and academic organisations, foster, kinship and permanent carers, volunteers and community members.

Last year’s awards attracted a record number of nominations across its 12 categories which include the Foster carer Award, Engaging Kids in School Award, Kinship Award and more.

Nominations are open until April 4 with finalists announced in late July and winners announced during Child Protection Week on September 2.

For more information and to nominate, head to dffh.vic.gov.au/victorian-protecting-children-awards