In 2010 the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) awarded Grandparents Victoria Inc. the task of establishing Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) as a network connecting kinship carers across Victoria, and to act as the peak group representing the views of kinship carers.

KCV is committed to an ethical approach to its work. Key words describing the KCV ethics have been enshrined in its standing orders, they are:

• truthfulness
• confidentiality
• inclusiveness
• integrity
• consistency
• gratitude
• commitment
• compassion

KCV’s vision is that kinship carers are appreciated, represented, assisted, informed, enabled and empowered

KCV believes that:

• all children must be protected and given opportunity to fulfil their potential.
• Grandparents can offer their own and other families significant guidance.
• Grandparents and kinship carers have unique understandings that should influence decisions and should advocate for family wellbeing

KCV:

• advocates for the needs of carers in a range of decision-making forums
• conducts research
• hosts events to celebrate the work of carers
• conducts campaigns
• delivers support programs for carers