NAPCAN is very saddened to hear of the passing of Tex Skuthorpe.
“Tex’s art brought such beauty and meaning to the work of NAPCAN. He highlighted the incredible strengths of Indigenous culture, and gently reminded us that children are sacred and their wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. Most importantly, he helped to unite us in celebrating and valuing all children in Australia.” – Dr Sue Packer AM, NAPCAN Vice President and 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.
“Tex made a marvellous contribution to the wellbeing of children and the broader community.”
– Rosemary Sinclair AO, NAPCAN Founder
On Monday, 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 and avoid unethical stereotypes
The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is urging Australians to take action to keep children and young people safe, with this year’s National Child Protection Week (7-13 September 2025) a reminder that child protection is a whole-of-community responsibility. The 2025 theme for National Child Protection
Register Now Be part of the world’s very first virtual run (or walk) challenge right here in Australia. 30 August – 17 September Registrations Now Open : Join RAV Virtual Challenge NAPCAN is excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Run Against Violence (RAV) Virtual Challenge!
