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This page provides descriptions, and links to the websites, of other organisations, both national and international, who offer services and resources that provide services and resources working for the prevention of child abuse and neglect, -reducing the risk factors affecting young people and their families, or supporting individuals and families aftected by Child Abuse and Neglect.
Abused Child Trust
ACCYO
Advocates For Survivors of Child Abuse
Ardoch
AWCH
BRAVEHEARTS
Australian Childhood Foundation
CAFWAA
CHILD WISE
Create
Early Childhood Australia
Fatherhood Project
Good Begiinings
Kidsafe
Mensline
NSPCC
Reach Out!
SANE
SNAICC
Starlight Children's Foundation
The Children's Hospital at Westemad NSW
The Abused Child Trust is a registered charity which works to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in Australia. Our vision is a society where all kids feel safe, special and loved. At the Abused Child Trust, we're in the business of: helping at-risk families become the best source of care for their children at our Contact House therapy centres, speaking up for kids through advocacy, and conducting important research into child protection issues.
www.abusedchildtrust.com.au
Established in 2001, the Australian Council for Children and Youth Organisations (ACCYO) is a national not-for-profit organisation. An independent body, created by philanthropic trusts and foundations, ACCYO is dedicated to increasing the safety of children and young people in organisations throughout Australia . Our goal is to assist organisations to protect children and young people in their care. In pursuit of this goal, we have developed a set of standards, extensive training, and a transparent accreditation process. Our program is designed to assist organisations in setting and maintaining the standards, policies and procedures they need to help protect children and young people in their care from abuse or neglect.
www.accyo.org.au
ASCA (Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse) is a national Australian organisation - the voice of survivors, campaigning for the recognition of the life impact of childhood abuse. ASCA aims to educate and advocate for healing and personal growth, and offers many individual and group services for adult survivors of abuse (women and men), their families and the community. www.asca.org.au
The Ardoch Youth Foundation is a not for profit organisation that works to make education a reality for young people. Ardoch links schools, corporate organisations and communities, generating resources to support and facilitate projects that assist young people and their families, including those experiencing disadvantage. Ardoch believes that education provides the means for creating options and choices in life.
www.ardoch.asn.au
AWCH is a national organisation advocating for the needs of children and families within the health care system in Australia. Focusing upon the psycho-social needs of children and young people, AWCH is involved in education, advocacy, information provision, support to families and health professionals, research and consultation. AWCH promotes holistic family oriented care of children with parents and professionals as partners in care. AWCH is delighted to be a partner with Napcan and is very committed to working collaboratively to build a child and adolescent friendly Australia. www.awch.org.au
BRAVEHEARTS aims to forge a 'movement for change' in how paedophilia is dealt with by the criminal justice sector, government and the community at large and to provide survivors with a voice. Advocating for both healing and preventative strategies, Bravehearts provides comprehensive counselling for child and adult survivors of child sexual assault, and is actively involved in education, prevention, early intervention and research programs MORE
CAFWAA is the national peak body representing non-government organisations working with children and young people and their families, where abuse and neglect is a major factor in determining the types of services provided.
Some agencies offer a range of out-of-home care and home-based service strategies, and others are concerned with policy development, professional practice and information in relation to this specific area of the broader community services sector. CAFWAA's aim is "to promote the welfare of children and young people in out-of-home care and those at risk of placement, together with their families"
www.cafwaa.org.au
CHILD WISE is a not-for-profit organisation working to prevent, protect and reduce the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Australia and overseas. CHILD WISE is the Australian representative of ECPAT International which is a global campaign existing in over 70 countries committed to ending the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). www.childwise.net
Create is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that seeks to empower children and young people placed in out-of-home care through a combination of direct service provision and systemic advocacy. CREATE's objectives are to ensure that all children and young people in care are respected, listened to and active participants in decisions which affect their lives; to provide all children and young people in care with opportunities to expand and enhance their life outcomes; to empower all children and young people in care to be their best and reach their potential; and to effect systems change for the benefit of all children and young people in care into the future by building community capacity with key stakeholders. www.create.org.au
This Foundation works to give children a happy and secure childhood - a childhood free from the devastation of abuse, family violence and neglect. The Foundation is a national charity that provides programs for children and parents. It aims to strengthen community responsibility for promoting the well-being and protection of all children throughout Australia. www.childhood.org.au
Early Childhood Australia has been a voice for young children since 1938 is the peak advocacy organisation for young children. Early Childhood Australia is committed to the care and education of children from birth to eight; and demonstrates this by supporting all carers and educators, including parents, to engage in best practice in early childhood environments. As part of this commitment, Early Childhood Australia provides the following key free online services: Supporting Best Practice web directory – contains links to 1000s of quality-assured fact sheets and articles. ECA WebWatch e-newsletter – a simple way to get up-to-date informationwithin the early childhood field. www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
The changing role of fathers is a great opportunity, with all its difficulties for us to step forward and help create a society that is more humane and equitable for our children.
The Fatherhood Project is a not for profit, non-denominational organisation offering an independent platform for fathers and their families to come together and celebrate fatherhood. We aim to be inclusive of all genders and cultures. A major project of the Fatherhood Project is the annual Fatherhood Festival held on the Father's Day weekend. www.fatherhood.com.au
Good Beginnings aims to create a caring environment with families, communities, service agencies and governments working together so that children can have a good beginning.
Good Beginnings provides proven services to families including those who are:
-Isolated through economic, geographic, cultural circumstances or incarceration;
-Sufferering from post-natal depression
-Experiencing difficulties which may disadvantage their children
-Seeking to improve and build on their parenting skills. www.goodbeginnings.net.au
Kidsafe is a national organisation which speaks up for our children. It aims to reduce the number of children being killed or maimed from injuries. Kidsafe has branches in every state and territory, and is recognised as a leader in community based and professional activity related to child safety. Northern Territory children in both urban and rural areas are three times more likely to die or to be injured than children living elsewhere in Australia. This frightening statistic is due in part to the Northern Territory 's unique climate and geography, as well as our lifestyle and culture. The Northern Territory Division of Kidsafe began in 1983 and works to reduce the terrible toll of accidents on Territory children. Kidsafe NT is strengthening our relationship with NAPCAN including tangible projects to promote child safety. www.kidsafent.com.au
Mensline is the national telephone counselling service for men, supports men who are dealing with family and relationship concerns. It is available 24/7 from anywhere in the country for the cost of a local call. It is managed by Crisis Support Services, a not-for-profit community organisation, and is an initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Family, Community Services and Indifenous Affairs. Mensline Australia is happy to be a partner with NAPCAN, as we are both committed to the wellbeing of children within families where relationships which are safe, healthy and strong. www.menslineaus.org.au
NACBCS is the peak representative body for all Australian community owned children's services including Long Day Care and Out of School Hours Care services. NACBCS is an unincorporated non-profit organsation. The Association is democratic in structure and relies on participation and inclusive processes to achieve their goals. Each branch and territory has a NACBCS branch, which brings together individuals and organisations at a regional level to work towards achieving their goals. www.nacbcs.org.au
Reach Out! is an online service preventing youth suicide and helping young people get through tough times. Reach Out! provides information about all kinds of issues facing young people (from depression to relationship issues and exam stress), referrals to support in the community, and stories from other young people on how they are getting through tough times MORE
SANE is an independent national charity helping people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia.
www.sane.org
A SANE website providing information and referral for teenagers in families affected by mental illness, using the fictional blogs of four young friends. www.itsallright.org
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) is the national non government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. SNAICC operates from a membership base of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based child care agencies, Multi-functional Aboriginal Children's Services, family support services, foster care agencies, link up and family reunification services, family group homes, community groups and voluntary associations, long day care child care services, pre schools, early childhood education services and services for young people at risk. www.snaicc.asn.au
The Starlight Children's Foundation has been brightening the lives of seriously ill children at a time when they need it most since 1988.. Starlight provides them with an opportunity to connect with a variety of programs that can enhance their emotional well being and help them forget their illness. Starlight Victoria will support the Creative Outrageous Day at the Women and Children's Hospital. www.starlight.org.au
The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney has produced a film to provide information to parents, carers and professionals about responding to a crying baby. Its goal is to ensure that all those involved with babies understand the importance of not shaking a baby, ever. It provides suggestions and strategies for responding to these stressors. Visit the Children's Hospital website HERE
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