We know that children thrive when their families get the support they need and that families do best when they’re part of connected communities with access to support. Parenting can be like navigating waters – everyone may experience bad weather from time to time but with the help of lighthouses and safe harbours, we can continue our journey. Check out our National Families Week tip sheet for ideas about how you can be a safe harbour for families.
To find out more about National Families Week visit www.nfw.org.au.
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NAPCAN is deeply saddened by the brutal death of a woman in Armidale early this morning, in what police allege was an incident of domestic violence. “Our thoughts are with her family, her friends and everyone in the Armidale community who has been affected by this loss,” said NAPCAN CEO
NAPCAN is calling for renewed investment in primary prevention, following University of Sydney research showing increases in police-recorded sexual assault and family and domestic violence-related assault involving children. Led by Dr Lucy Grummitt at the Matilda Centre, Trends in Violence Against Children in Australia examined national police, hospital and child
MEDIA & UNI PLEDGE On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, NAPCAN’s Youth Advisory Group is officially launching its ‘Fair Youth Coverage’ campaign at Government House in Canberra. The launch will feature a compilation of 100 young people’s voices from around Australia delivering a message to the media to lift its game