News
Children, Youth and Families Amendment Bills passed Parliament
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (the department) is pleased to share, the following Bills passed Parliament on Tuesday 3 March 2026:
• Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Bill 2025 (Stability Bill)
• Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Supporting Stable and Strong Families) Bill 2025 (SSSF Bill)
2026 Victorian Protecting Children Awards – nominations open!
Recognising excellence in working with children, young people and families.
Participate in the Forum for Truth and Recognition
The independent Forum for Truth and Recognition (the Forum) was established under the Inquiries Act 2014 (Vic) and is open until 18 March 2026.
The Forum is a safe and respectful space for people to share their experiences of child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools and certain non-government schools.