The 2025 theme set by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is ‘Every conversation matters: shifting conversation to action’.
This theme recognises the importance of turning conversation into meaningful action to keep children and young people safe. It builds on the overarching message ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’.
Children matter in Victoria. We work to improve equity, access and outcomes for Victorian children, young people, families and carers.
Child Protection Week is an opportunity to recognise those working in child protection, the child and family services sector and community who work to ensure children and young people are safe, supported and thriving.
2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards
Inspirational efforts and remarkable achievements have been honoured through the prestigious 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards (VPCA).
The 22nd annual awards ceremony was held on Tuesday 2 September 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Through 12 award categories, individuals, teams and groups were honoured for their demonstrated excellence in working with children, young people and families.
For more information on the 2025 VPCA and the award winners, visit the Victorian Protecting Children Awards webpage.
Rewarding careers in child protection
Are you interested in a career that allows you to make a real, positive change in the lives of children and young people, and their families and carers? A role in child protection could be the right fit for you.
These dedicated people and teams work in partnership with the sector and community to offer support and empowerment to help children, and young people, and their families and carers to build stability.
There are a range of programs you could benefit from, whether you are a:
- career changer who wants to move into a child protection role
- graduate looking to start your career, or
- student completing a placement.
There are many pathways to a rewarding career in child protection.
If you or someone you know is interested in a rewarding career in child protection, visit the Child protection jobs webpage.