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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

Joint Case Reviews

Dates for 2024 are set - come & join us at our JCRs!
We scheduled six Joint Case Reviews (JCRs) for this year and hope that you can can join us. Registration via our Eventbrite account here>

You can read more about JCRs, our Communities of Practice (CoP) opportunities for problem solving, sharing knowledge & 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, present and emerging.