Category: Awards

OzChild proudly honours three extraordinary carers – Hayden and Rachael Jones, and Talei Kavapalu – as joint recipients of the 2025 JC Butler Award

Some stories of care and commitment quietly unfold over years, leaving a legacy that touches countless lives. The story of Cheryl Anderson is a perfect example, a journey marked by…

Every year, OzChild honours the legacy of Elizabeth Tudor, a woman whose quiet determination and compassion changed countless lives, by recognising a foster carer who embodies her spirit. This year,…

We’re incredibly proud to share that OzChild’s Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) team has been named a 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Award finalist, nominated for the Robin Clark…

(Photo courtesy of naidoc.org.au) NAIDOC Week is one of the most significant and anticipated events on the Australian calendar. It’s a time when communities across the country come together to…

Congratulations to Don Lee, this year’s winner of the Jillian Wain Award. Don Lee has been a dedicated foster carer for 19 years. Since becoming accredited in 2005, Don has…

The Elizabeth Tudor Award is dedicated to a carer each year for their outstanding commitment and contribution to foster care. They show selflessness, service to others, warmth, advocacy and dedication…

Congratulations to Bethany Jinks and Travis Chalk-Hatton, winners of OzChild’s 2024 JC Butler Award.     Embodying the virtues of this award: commitment, dependability, creativity and compassion, this young couple have demonstrated…

A huge congratulations to The Putting Families First (PFF) team who were announced as joint winners of the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award at the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children…

The Putting Families First (PFF) team has been announced as a finalist for the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award at the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Awards. PFF is a…

Today Molly Fergus was honoured with the prestigious Young Victorian of the Year Award. This accolade celebrates her exceptional dedication and tireless efforts as a carer and advocate for children,…

The JC Butler award recognises Renee Faure as this year’s recipient for her outstanding work in caring and supporting her nephews as their kinship carer.