Robyne Schwarz receives her certificate of appreciation from Jewish Care Chief Executive Officer Bruce Salvin

Jewish Care president Robyne Schwarz has been recognised for her ongoing commitment and significant contribution to improving the lives of Victoria’s vulnerable children, young people and families.

Robyne received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare which described her as “indeed one of the community services sector’s quite achievers”.

The Centre, which this year celebrates its 95th anniversary, is the peak body for child and family support and welfare services in Victoria.

Robyne worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital for 15 years from 1988-2003, first in disability and then in establishing state-wide home-based services for children with ongoing medical needs. Before that she worked in foster care.

She has headed Jewish Care since 2004.