Valuing Children Initiative
Centrecare Director Adj. Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo AM was a co-founder of the the Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) which was established in January 2016. VCI promotes the understanding that child wellbeing is essential to building a stronger society and is the shared responsibility of the whole community.
The Valuing Children Initiative's aim is to inspire.
A society that is built on valuing children is a society that benefits all. Through research, education, and advocacy, the VCI promotes the understanding that child wellbeing is essential to building a stronger society and is the shared responsibility of the whole community.
This awareness drives a cultural change where it becomes automatic to prioritise children’s needs, across all facets of society, to create an environment in which our future generation can thrive and reach their potential.
Child poverty is an urgent issue affecting countless children across Australia. That’s why we’ve launched the End Child Poverty Campaign, a concerted effort to address this crisis head-on and ensure a brighter future for all Australian children.
The Urgency of Ending Child Poverty. Poverty severely impacts children by causing hunger, limiting participation in sports and school activities, and disrupting their education and friendships due to frequent relocations. It seeps into every aspect of their lives, restricting their potential and opportunities.
Our End Child Poverty Campaign aims to pool resources from our pledge partners, driven by our shared belief that no child should live in poverty in Australia. By collecting stories, commitments, research, and expertise, we are building a strategic action plan to address this pressing issue.
To provide comprehensive information and resources, we have a dedicated website for the End Child Poverty Campaign. Here, you’ll find detailed information about our Child Poverty in Australia, downloadable resources, and ways to get involved. Visit our campaign website to learn more and take action.
Children's books created by VCI now available for purchase. Click here for more information.
