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NAPCAN social media ban positional statement

While we appreciate the Federal Government’s intention to address the challenges posed by social media, particularly concerning child safety and mental health, NAPCAN cannot endorse the proposed blanket social media ban. We believe a more nuanced, evidence-based approach is necessary to effectively tackle these complex issues. The harmful effects of

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LOVE BiTES – Run Against Violence 2025 Grants Program

RAV LOVE BITES GRANTS FOR 2025 OPEN NOW We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generous support of Run Against Violence (RAV), applications for the Love Bites Grants are now open! Run Against Violence’s (RAV) partnership with NAPCAN helps to ensure that every teenager in Australia has the

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LOVE BITES GRANTS 2024

Thanks to generous funding from Run Against Violence (RAV), Round Four of the Love Bites Grants are now open! The aim of the grants is to help the Love Bites program reach as many young people as possible, particularly in areas of high need. We know that the cost of training facilitators

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NAPCAN POSITION:

Trainer – Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you someone who has the skills to build community connections and deliver educational programs across Australia? Do you have excellent online and face-to-face training facilitation skills

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NAPCAN featured on Daniel Morcombe Foundation Podcast

Thanks to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation for the opportunity to be part of their important Keeping Kids Safe – A Bright Futures podcast series. In this episode ‘What Is the Extent of Child Abuse in Australia?’ you’ll hear from NAPCAN’s Deputy CEO, Rani Kumar, including information about the prevalence and

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Record donation from Run Against Violence for Love Bites

PRESS RELEASE – 23 NOVEMBER 2023 100,000s of volunteer hours & $400,000 in donations: proof that Australians want action on domestic violence  Australian communities understand that domestic violence impacts every single one of us and that we need to focus on prevention. That’s why individuals from all walks of life

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National Indigenous SAY NO! TO FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE

Looking forward to connecting at the National Indigenous SAY NO! TO FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE in Cairns, 11-13 December 2023. NAPCAN’s Sarnia Ralston will be presenting alongside PCYC Aurukun to support the Kang Kang Youth in their keynote: “Words with Action!” How Aurukun’s Kang Kang Youth are leading community

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National Family Safety Summit – Perth

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Harnessing the agency of young people: how respectful relationships education can help to create safer communities, free from violence” is the title of the powerful presentation that NAPCAN’s Sarnia Ralston, Dr. Shireen Bernstein and Meron Looney will be presenting at the National Family Safety Summit in Perth (5-8 December 2023).

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Webinar: Play, participation & poverty

WEBINAR: Monday 23 October 2023 Webinar recording is now available to watch here. 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 took a look at the important overlap between the

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