Following the evidence to build safe families
OzChild is a Government funded organisation for the care of vulnerable families. It is a direct descendent of one of the earliest orphanages in Melbourne, the St James’ Dorcas Society shelter for orphaned children. Today it is a national organisation and all their work is done in community and homes, working with families.
OzChild’s vision is that ‘All children and young people are safe, respected, nurtured and reach their full potential’. As part of its strategic plan 2016-2020 it aims to measure the impact and success of its programs using a strong evidence-based methodology and reporting of client outcomes.