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Nominations extended for the 2019 Victorian Protecting Children Awards

News 9 April 2019

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NOMINATIONS EXTENDED! Nominations for the 2019 Victorian Protecting Children Awards have been extended until 12pm Monday 20 May – DON'T MISS OUT!

Nominations open today for the 2019 Protecting Victorian Children Awards. As part of this, we are calling for nominations for the Modelling a Generous Community Award and the Walda Blow Award, which are both awarded by the Commission.

Modelling a Generous Community Award

This award recognises a person, team or group that has made a significant contribution to enhancing the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Victorian children. They demonstrate the highest level of sustained personal commitment to meaningfully connecting children to their local community and improving the rights, safety and wellbeing of children.

Modelling a Generous Community nomination form (Word, 915KB)

Please note: Nominations now close 12pm on Monday 20 May.

For queries about this award, please email contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au or call 1300 78 29 78.

Walda Blow Award

This award was established in memory of Aunty Walda Blow – a proud Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba elder who lived her life in pursuit of equality.

In Aunty Walda’s name, this award recognises contributions of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person in Victoria to the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.

Walda Blow award nomination form (Word, 897KB)

Please note: Nominations now close 12pm on Monday 20 May.

For queries about this award, please email contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au or call 1300 78 29 78.

You can read about last year's winners of these Awards in our September 2018 news story on their announcement. 

For other award categories and general information, please visit the Victorian Protecting Children Awards website.