Minister for Children and Families John Elferink says National Child Protection Week is a good time to reflect on everyone’s role in child protection.
“National Child Protection Week reminds us that caring for and protecting children is a responsibility we all share,” Minister Elferink said.
NAPCAN stands with White Ribbon to end violence against women and their children. With more than one million Australian children affected by domestic violence, a recognised form of child abuse, it is vital we all play our part to prevent it.
NAPCAN congratulates Ellen Poyner, who has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to conduct further research and investigation into family violence and sexual assault prevention programs and evaluations.
We thank you for your contribution throughout the year as we work together to empower communities to value and support children to live free from violence, abuse and neglect. Over the holiday season we encourage you to reach out and connect with the children and young people in your community.
Sophie from the Australian Women Against Violence Alliance, Teresa Scott, NAPCAN President and Leesa Waters, Deputy CEO with Kelly Banister, Australian Women’s Health Network CEO at the launch of the Our Watch campaign.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is held annually to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their strengths, and their connections to culture, as well as to acknowledge the efforts of all those who work with our children and families.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2-6 June 2014
Stay Smart Online Week, formerly National Cyber Security Awareness Week, aims to help Australians using the internet – whether at home, the workplace or school – understand the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.
20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
The 2014 theme is ‘Stronger Families, Stronger Communities’.
Nominate a hero of child, youth and family services for 2014 awards. The Victorian Government is calling for nominations for the Robin Clark Memorial Awards 2014. Nominations are sought for individuals, teams and groups who have made a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families
