About Us
PeakCare Queensland is the peak body for child protection in this state.
We are a membership based not-for-profit organisation, established in 1999, evolving from the Child and Family Welfare Association of Queensland (CAFWAQ) and previously the Board of Governing Authorities for residential care.
Our Vision
Healthy and safe children, young people, families and communities who are strong and connected.
Our Mission
PeakCare works in partnership to pursue excellence in policy development, planning and implementation and delivery of services to promote the safety and well being of children, young people and their families.
Reconciliation
We are committed to reconciliation through listening to, acknowledging, respecting, understanding, consulting and partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, to build and maintain strong families and communities. Read more
Our Goals
- To promote a robust integrated, sustainable service system
- To initiate a social movement around child protection
- To be sustainable
- To take a vibrant leadership role in the sector
Our partners
We work in partnership with key stakeholders to build capacity across the child protection and family support service delivery system across Queensland – such as other peak bodies, organisations, government, and our members. Read more
Our members are agencies and services throughout Queensland which provide a range of child protection services. Read more
We welcome professionals and community members who are concerned about the welfare of vulnerable children and their families. These may be childcare workers, Police, educators or health professionals.
Funding
PeakCare is a not-for-profit organisation funded primarily through the Queensland Government Department of Communities (Child Safety Services), which provides recurrent funding and resources. Membership fees also assist in meeting our objectives. Read more
Read more about our services
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