Established in 2001
AboutFamilies Australia
Families Australia provides policy advice to the Federal Government and Australian Parliament on ways to increase the wellbeing of families, especially those experiencing the greatest vulnerability and marginalisation. We do so on behalf of more than 600 members and stakeholders around Australia, all of whom work to advance family wellbeing and participation.
Families Australia takes a ‘hands-on’ approach by partnering with government, service delivery organisations and researchers to suggest, trial and deliver practical, innovative solutions to problems facing families. As well as our focus on improving child safety and wellbeing and ending family and domestic violence, we have a strong interest in policies that encourage workforce participation while maintaining healthy family dynamics.
Families Australia considers ‘family’ astaking a wide diversity of forms, all of whichdeserve respect and support.
The Families Australia Board
The Families Australia Board brings together leaders from across the child, family and community services sector, including peak bodies, service providers, research organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–led organisations.
Key goals are to build stronger Australian families in all their diversity, end child abuse and neglect, eliminate family and domestic violence and advance the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
