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If you are aware of an individual or group who are doing inspiring work to prevent child abuse and neglect and keep children and young people safe in communities across Australia – NAPCAN invites you to nominate them for an Award!

On Friday 4th April, the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Cybersmart program launched Australia’s first comprehensive package of cybersafety resources for Indigenous communities.

Teens take a stand against violence

An innovative education program is helping teens tackle the issue of sexual assault head-on.

Enjoy drinks and canapés at a delightful venue and discover the positive impacts of our community projects.

Today, March 20 2014 is Oxfam’s National Close the Gap Day, the day aims to support Indigenous health equality by generating conversation and creating awareness about the importance of this critical issue.

The findings of the Children, Communities and Social Capital Research Report will be launched today by Megan Mitchell, the National Children’s Commissioner, at the International Symposium on Children and Communities in Canberra.

Organised by the Australian National University, the symposium will present the findings of the Children, Communities and Social Capital research which explored what children think about their communities, how they experience ‘community’ on a daily basis and what vision they have for their communities.

NAPCAN’s Angela Walsh with Bowraville preschoolers. The preschool receives support from UBS Optimus Foundation which ensures children are safe and ready for their future.

Article by Damon Kitney printed in The Weekend Australian, September 21, 2013.

Minister for Children and Families John Elferink today helped kick-off Children’s Week celebrations at the official launch.

This year’s Darwin launch host was Maddison Cocker, aged 12, who also hosted the event last year. Children’s Week runs from 19 to 27 October.

The week is a national event to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood and is a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.

In the Northern Territory NAPCAN NT Coordinates Childrens Week. The theme is “A Caring World Shares”. Please register your event with NACPAN so we can share with others.