On a Saturday morning in 1896, a group of Melbourne’s most influential dignitaries and charity workers gathered at Government House with the intention of forming a group aimed at protecting children from cruelty and neglect. Led by Lady Sybil de Vere Brassey, wife of the Governor of Victoria, this meeting resulted in the formation of the Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty and Neglect of Children.
Over the past 120 years the Society has provided services for children in need. It has faced constant challenges with passion and commitment, and remained steadfast in its support for families and children throughout Victoria. This history explores the development and evolution of the Children's Protection Society, as the organisation is known today. It is a journey of hope and resilience, illuminated by a proud contribution to the child protection system in Victoria and ground-breaking work for families. A digital copy of this history is also available online.
Children's Protection Society, 2016
ISBN 978-1-876470-03-6
110 pages
