About us
The Centre for Relational Care is a community of concerned individuals and organisations committed to the fundamental reform of child protection and out-of-home care (OOHC).
Guided by people with lived experience, we partner with leaders and practitioners across the country to create and implement disruptive, scalable solutions and policy reforms.
The Centre for Relational Care is an independent, not-for-profit advocacy body committed to transforming child protection and out-of-home care in Australia to a Child Connection System that puts relationships first.
We guide policy change discussions and are leading the development of practical, alternative solutions to current care systems. Our efforts are informed by evidence highlighting the significance of attachment and relational security.
Our work is funded through philanthropic donations.
Working with others
Many people are working to change how out-of-home care is provided in Australia.
The Centre for Relational Care provides a meeting point for advocates of relationally informed approaches to showcase the power of this type of care and demonstrate the failings of non-relational care provision. We work alongside others to influence policies, disrupt current system infrastructure and design for better outcomes.
We are a truly independent voice for all people who are, or have been, impacted by the child protection or out-of-home care systems. To continue our work and remain independent, we rely 100% on donations.
We are committed to disrupting the current poor practices that disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families within child protection and out-of-home care systems. We firmly believe in the inherent right to self-determination and recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples hold the knowledge and expertise about what is best for themselves, their families and their communities.