In 1896, Lady Sybil de Vere Brassy, the wife of the then Governor of Victoria founded the Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (VSPCC) as a voluntary independent organisation.

The Victorian government will make public transport free for all children from next year in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressures. Starting from January 1, 2026, everyone under 18 will be ...