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Let’s keep kids in the picture: family violence hurts children too In this discussion we will explore what the impacts of experiencing, or being exposed to, family and domestic violence means for children. While Australia has been having a deeper look at violence against women and shedding more light on what is needed to prevent […]
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary school. It includes practical tech tips, conversation starters and digital parenting advice. It will cover: creating a positive digital identity privacy and sharing online managing what you see online good practices in group chats […]
Preventing emotional abuse of children: The role of parenting support In partnership with the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) This webinar will explore emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment. Despite its high prevalence, emotional abuse is less well-known than other forms of child maltreatment, […]
Let’s get our words right: how to craft messages that drive child abuse prevention To prevent child abuse and neglect, we need to get our messaging right. We need everyone in the community – especially decision-makers – to understand the rates of abuse, the impacts, and what needs to be done. Naturally, it’s tempting to […]
In Australia, there is a national drive to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through targeted interventions, but more needs to be done to improve service and system level responses, lift workforce capability and effectively support children experiencing risk, harm or vulnerability, particularly in complex cases. Focused on targeted early intervention, supporting children and families with multiple […]
In April this year, a landmark Australian study was published, the Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS). The study aimed to identify, for the first time, the extent of child abuse in the Australian population. The results were sobering, with the findings underscoring the moral and economic imperative for Australia to develop and deliver a coordinated long-term plan […]
🗣️ A fantastic lineup for the next webinar presented by Blackbaud Unfortunately for us this is a US webinar which ends up being 4am 20 October AEDT. Sarah Edwards from NAPCAN and Rosterfy's Co-Founder Shannan Gove will share their insights on designing a volunteer program that truly makes a difference. On this webinar they will cover: 📍All about the current state […]
Register now https://napcan-org-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14gCPEs-T0CZ8P99M2u5Ew Monday 23 October 2023 2pm AESD 1pm AEST 12.30pm NT Play, participation & poverty: How our policies can create fairer, healthier futures for children & young people With Anti-Poverty Week and Children’s Week both falling in October, NAPCAN is taking a look at the important overlap between the themes of the two […]
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a challenging and often misunderstood area of child protection. Join our Webinar to gain a better understanding of this subject. We will explore terminology, language and definitions, whilst developing an understanding of the key characteristics and models of CSE.
Thursday 26th October 2023 9:15 am - 10:30 am AEST We know that children who get the chance to play out of doors grow up healthier and happier. Yet in Australia and around the world, the horizons of childhood are shrinking. Children are spending more and more time indoors and in front of screens. And […]
Join us for this important online conversation on 15 November. This online policy forum hosted by Families Australia, in partnership with NAPCAN, will discuss how we can work together to address the underlying risk and protective factors for children and families. Speakers include: - Professor Sharon Bessell, Policy and Governance; Director, Children’s Policy Centre; Director, […]
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary school. It includes practical tech tips, conversation starters and digital parenting advice. It will cover: creating a positive digital identity privacy and sharing online managing what you see online good practices in group chats […]
Delve into the profound impact of early life experiences on brain development, with a particular focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We will explore how trauma from sexual abuse can affect neural pathways and brain function, influencing child development, mental health, and wellness. Professor Selena Bartlett will discuss the incredible potential of neuroplasticity for healing, […]
Third Sector’s 7th National Child Protection Forum will focus on leveraging education, collaboration and understanding to sharpen child protection via equity, inclusiveness and respect. This forum will accelerate the implementation of existing commitments made to children and advocate discussion between government, community services, legal and justice systems to provide strong policy and implementation of service […]
Shifting the Paradigm Webinar: Protecting and promoting the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at risk of, or experiencing, child sexual exploitation Jodie’s presentation will: • Explore the relevance of children’s rights to preventing and responding to child sexual exploitation • Summarise the ACT human rights landscape and its relevance to decision-making […]
NSW youth advisory group UC Change will present alongside Kids First Australia as part of the International Network on Participation in Alternative Care pre-EUSARF conference events.
BE BRAVE AND HELP FIGHT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE! Founded in 1997, Bravehearts services include Persian safety and education for children and young people, specialist counselling and support for those affected by child sexual abuse, online child protection courses,research and advocacy. Please help us raise funds and bring awareness during National Child Protection Week.
Shifting the Paradigm: Boys and Mens disclosures of sexual trauma This webinar explores boys and mens disclosure of sexual trauma, drawing on findings from a recent systematic review examining barriers and facilitators that shape disclosure of sexual abuse and assaults among boys and men. Attendees will gain an overview of what is currently known about […]
Four decades ago, seminal child sexual abuse scholar Finkelhor (1984) claimed that “here is nothing in the field of child sexual abuse more perplexing than the question, ‘Why would someone molest a child’?” (p. 33). This comment retains its resonance forty years later. This presentation will address this question by providing an overview of the […]
The 3rd National Youth Justice Forum amplifies youth-led solutions, placing young people at the centre of their futures. Focusing on community driven and culturally integrated approaches to justice, this event platforms successful programs across critical areas such as early intervention and prevention, restorative justice, diversionary pathways and legal responses. This forum provides strategies to build organisational capacity […]