2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards – final days to nominate!

Get your nominations in to recognise those who make a positive difference for children, young people and families in Victoria.
8 April 2025

Do you know an individual, team or group who deserve recognition for helping ensure children, young people and families are safe, supported and thriving?

Now is the time to nominate them for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards (VPCA).

These prestigious awards have been running for 22 years, showcasing the remarkable effort and passion across the Victorian child and family services sector and community.

The extended nominations period will close this Thursday 10 April 2025 at 5:00 pm.

You can nominate people working across the child and family services sector, child protection, government and academic organisations, foster, kinship and permanent carers, volunteers and community members.

Anyone can nominate. There are 12 award categories to recognise those who demonstrate excellence in working with children, young people and families. 

To nominate for the 2025 VPCA and for more information, visit the Victorian Protecting Children Awards webpage.

Finalists will be announced at the end of July / early August 2025. Winners will be awarded at the 2025 VPCA ceremony event on Tuesday 2 September 2025, during Child Protection Week.