Children Young people and Families

Young people tell of blowing out birthday candles in the morning and being handed a plastic bag with their possessions

All kids in Victoria should be able to get to school, wherever they live and whatever their families’ circumstances.

We need a blueprint to help turn things around for thousands of young people trying to get a good job.

School ‘extras’ like camps, excursions, school swimming and other sports are a huge part of the school experience.

Parents of kids with undiagnosed genetic conditions are trying to get into a research studies to find answers and avoid

VCOSS calls on all political parties to commit to investing in early childhood infrastructure.

More than 40 per cent of Australia’s disadvantaged kids do not play organised sport.

VicSRC is the peak body representing school-aged students in Victoria. We exist to empower all student voices to be valued

Single mother families do it tough when it comes to school costs, writes Jenny Davidson, CEO of Council of Single

How can we improve outcomes for kids – especially vulnerable children and young people – and their families?

Provide free public transport for school aged children and young people from families facing disadvantage.

Would you ask a doctor to flip a coin to see if you’ll get a check-up and appropriate treatment?

Victorians with disability are at risk of being overlooked in the long-awaited push towards safeguards for renters.

VCOSS highlights four key takeaways from the 2018 HILDA report—along with suggested solutions.

Overwhelming evidence means it's time for Victoria to follow suit.