Family Life Ltd

Overview

Family Life Ltd is an Australian nonprofit organisation focusing on providing specialist family services. Established in 1970, it has been working with vulnerable children, families, and communities to foster strong families and thriving children.

Mission and Activities

At its core, Family Life aims to build capable communities and support children to thrive within strong families. The organisation achieves this through a range of services, community engagements, and social enterprise initiatives. It is recognised for its innovative approaches to early intervention and prevention of social problems, offering high-impact family and relationship services.

Funding and Partnerships

Family Life operates as a medium-sized community organisation, funded by Australian federal and Victorian state governments, as well as philanthropic sources. It partners with various bodies to provide holistic services, particularly targeting areas such as child protection, family violence, and family law.

Recognition

The organisation was named among the top 10 not-for-profit innovators in Australia in the 2015/16 Give Easy Not for Profit Innovation Index. This recognition highlights its effectiveness in developing new approaches to achieve transformational social outcomes.

Legal Status

Family Life Ltd is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It operates as an independent, purpose-driven not-for-profit entity.

[1] https://www.familylife.com.au [2] https://www.familylife.com.au/about-us/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a55661d6-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/ec6cc4de-2daf-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile [5] https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-03/c2017-183167-FamilyLife.docx