The annual Victorian Protecting Children Awards (VPCA) honour individuals, teams and groups who demonstrate excellence in working with children, young people and families.
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.
There are 12 award categories open to recognise people and teams who make a positive difference for children, young people and families in Victoria.
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 submit nominations for the below 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards:
- Robin Clark Leadership Award
- Robin Clark Making a Difference Award
- Minister's Award for Excellence in Protecting Children
- Foster Carer Award
- Kinship Carer Award
- Engaging Kids in School Award
- Keeping At Risk Young People Safe Award
- CREATE Positive Impacts Award – managed by the CREATE Foundation
- Child and Youth Empowerment Award – managed by the Commission for Children and Young People
- The Walda Blow Aboriginal Children and Young People Award – managed by the Commission for Children and Young People
- Leaving a Legacy Award – managed by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
- Chief Practitioner’s Award – open to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staff only
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for helping ensure children, young people and families are safe, supported and thriving? Nominate them now – anyone can nominate!
Nominations opened today, Tuesday 4 March 2025 and will close on Friday 4 April 2025 at 5.00 pm.
Finalists will be announced at the end of July 2025. Winners will be awarded at the 2025 VPCA ceremony event on Tuesday 2 September 2025, during Child Protection Week.
To nominate for the 2025 VPCA and for more information, visit the Victorian Protecting Children Awards webpage.