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Dowload full report - Children's sense of safety (June 2008)
8 Jun 2008
Download the recently released report published by the Australian Childhood Foundation in conjunction with the Child Abuse Research Australia at Monash University and Quantum Market Research. ...more
Children's Sense of Safety - Media release about major new report
8 Jun 2008
The Australian Childhood Foundation today released a major new report that describes children's percpetions of safety, risk and danger in contemporary Australia. ...more
Media release - 12 point plan to address child abuse in all Australian communities
27 Jun 2007
Read the media release jointly put out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University urging the Australian Government to extend it effort to tackle child abuse and adopt an urgent 12 point action to ensure that all Australian children are better protected from abuse and neglect.
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Dowload full report - Children's fear, hopes and heroes (June 2007)
12 Jun 2007
Download the recently released report published by the Australian Childhood Foundation in conjunction with the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University and Quantum Market Research. ...more
Children's fears, hopes and heroes - Media release of major new report
12 Jun 2007
The Australian Childhood Foundation today released a major new report that describes children's experience of modern childhood. ...more
New research report published about physical punishment of children
10 Sep 2006
This report entitled Crossing the Line is aimed at highlighting the contradictions in the law about the parental use of physical punishment. ...more
Media Release - It is time to stop hitting our kids
10 Sep 2006
Media release published by the Australian Childhood Foundation on 10/9/06. ...more
Release of new research report: Every Child needs a Hero
31 Jul 2006
The Australian Childhood Foundation today released a report analysing the survey of a national sample of 989 children aged between 10-17 years of age. The report describes and examines their experience of childhood in contemporary Australia. ...more
Suffering of Un-Stolen Generation deserves public outcry and apology
9 Sep 2006
This article was written by Miranda Devine and appeared in the Sun Herald on 23/7/06. It examines the need to stop children being returned to unfit and abusive parents by DOCS in NSW. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that the system needs to acknowledge that some parents cannot look after their children. ...more
Steps to halt child abuse
9 Sep 2006
This article was written by Julie Szego and appeared in The Age on 20/7/06. It cites Joe Tucci expressing concern about the changes to the new Victorian system. ...more
Policy in abuse creates stolen generation
9 Sep 2006
This article was written by Christine Jackman and appeared in The Australian on the 17/7/06. It discusses the failure of child proteciton systems to act effectively to protect children. It cites Dr Joe Tucci arguing that current legislation prioritised the rights of parents over the rights of children. ...more
More than 8000 child abuse reports made this year
9 Sep 2006
This article was written by Catherine Naylor and appeared in The Canberra Times on 30/6/06. It cites Joe Tucci calling for a national approach to responding to the issue of child abuse in Australia. ...more
Silencing the Children
21 May 2006
This article was written by Chris Goddard and Neerosh Mudaly and published in The Age on 20/5/06. It discusses how children have been silenced in particular in relation to their experiences of victimisation and abuse. ...more
All talk, no action on health, say experts
21 May 2006
This article was written by Carol Nader and Melissa Fyfe and appeared in The Age on 20 May 2006. It reports on inaction by the Federal government to address the problems of indigenous children's health and welfare. It quotes Joe Tucci calling for a national approach to child protection. ...more
Centre to probe child abuse
10 May 2006
This articles was written by Lisa Macnamara in The Australian on 10 May 2006. It describes the focus of the newly established National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University, a joint initiative with the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Research to seek an end to child abuse
24 Apr 2006
This article was written by Dawn Gibson in The West Australian. It reports on the establishment of the new National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University to be officially launched on the 1 May at BMW Edge in Federation Square, Melbourne. ...more
A third wouldn't believe child abuse claims
24 Apr 2006
This article was written by Lorna Edwards in The Age. It reports on the release of the Out of Sight Out of Mind report. ...more
Too few worried about child abuse
20 Apr 2006
This article written by Dawn Gibson appeared in the West Australian. It describes the outcomes of the latest community tracking research released by the Australian CHildhood Foundation. ...more
Abuse out of sight
20 Apr 2006
This article was written by Margaret Wenham in the Courier Mail. It analyses the results of the latest community attitude tracking research undertaken by the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Media Release: Launch of Out of Sight - Out of Mind Report
10 Apr 2006
The Australian Childhood Foundation today released its second national attitudinal survey about child abuse and child protection. The findings demonstrated that the community rated child abuse less of a concern than the rising cost of petrol. The Foundation has called on the Australian Government to allocate $50million to build awarness about the issue of child abuse. ...more
Kids aren't all right - The Weekend Australian 30/10/05
31 Oct 2005
This article was written by Caroline Overington and appeared in the Weekend Australian on the 30/10/05. It quotes Dr Joe Tucci about the need for parents in Australia to velieve in their own abilities. ...more
For the children - Editorial in the Sunday Herald Sun 30/10/05
31 Oct 2005
This editorial appeared in the Sunday Herald Sun on 30/10/05. It highlights the work of the Australian Childhood Foundation and encourages all Australians to support its programs to prevent child abuse. ...more
Become a Childhood Hero Appeal launched today
17 Oct 2005
Childhood Hero is the first public fundraising initiative of the Australian Childhood Foundation, one of Australia’s leading child-abuse prevention organisations. All Australians are encouraged to become a Childhood Hero by making a donation to support the work of the Foundation and help in the fight against child abuse. It is simple to become a childhood hero…just make a donation to the Australian Childhood Foundation by calling 1800 176 453 or visit www.childhoodhero.com.au. We will even send you a hero’s cape! ...more
Media release - Research confirms that our parents are our top childhood heroes
17 Oct 2005
A survey commissioned by the Australian Childhood Foundation this week found today’s adult Australians rank parents and grandparents in the top three on their childhood hero list. While Batman, The Phantom and Wonder Woman ranked fairly high among the adults surveyed, these comic book caped crusaders still ran a poor second to fond memories of the everyday heroic actions performed by mums, dads and grandparents.
The research, conducted by Quantum Market Research, was released in conjunction with the launch of the Foundation’s inaugural national fundraising appeal, Childhood Hero. In launching the appeal, Dr Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation, said: “Being a hero to children is less about super powers and more about playing a part in their lives. Our Childhood Hero campaign is designed to remind the whole community to take every opportunity to support children, to cherish them and celebrate the fun, innocence and importance of childhood and family life.” ...more
My Career Path - Joe Tucci - The Age 15/10/05
17 Oct 2005
This article appeared in My Career in The Age on 15/10/05. It follows the career path of Dr Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Brawling begins over Bully Game - Herald Sun 15/10/05
17 Oct 2005
This article appeared in the Herald Sun on 15/10/05 written by Susie O'Brien. It features a quote from Dr Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation urging the new video game, Bully, not to be released in Australia. ...more
Latest Celebrity Garage Sales News - Children benefit from sale - Herald Sun 11/10/05
17 Oct 2005
Model Nicky Whelan is photographed holding a jacket from Joan Collins she wore on Dynasty. More than 4000 people attended the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale raising thousands of dollars for the Australian CHildhood Foundation. ...more
Latest Celebrity Garage Sale News - Desperate House wife Star Nicolette Sheridan sells signed bra for $4200
17 Oct 2005
This article appeared in The Age Diary on 6/10/05. It featured a photo of Nicolette Sheridan holding up a signed bra that was sold at auction at the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale Cocktail Party which was auctioned for $4200 to help the work of the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Latest Celebrity Garage Sale News - Jodhi waxes lyrical - Herald Sun 6/10/05
17 Oct 2005
This article was written by Jane Metlikovec and appeared in the HErald Sun on 6/10/05. It features a phot of Jodhi Meares who has donated a signed surfboard to the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale. ...more
Revelling in celebrity afterlive - The Age Green Guide 6/10/05
17 Oct 2005
This article was written by Nicole Brady and appeared in The Age Green Guide on 6/10/05. It features an interview with Tracy Bartram, patron of the AUstralian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale - Sale of the celebrities - Sunday Herald Sun 2/10/05
3 Oct 2005
This article appeared in the Sunday Herald Sun on the 2/10/05 and features more items for sale at the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale. It also draws attention to the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale Cocktail Party with Vanessa Amarosi on 4/10/05 at Next Blue at Crown. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale - Stars hand over old clothes to help children - Herald Sun 29/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article appeared in the Herald Sun on the 29/9/05 and features a photo of Ricki-Lee Coulter with the painted overalls she has donated to the National Storage Celebrity garage Sale. ...more
Seminar aims to help parents be leaders - The Examiner 29/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article appeared in The Examiner and features information about the Every Child is Important Program and the upcoming parenting seminar in launceston being run by the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Kids suffer with two working parents - The West Australian 29/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article was written by Dawn Gibson in The West Australian on 29/9/05. It features an interview with Prue Goward about the fact that children are paying the price for parents being too busy to spend time with them as a result of work pressures. It cites Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation, stating that employers were expecting too much from parents over-riding other considerations, including their childrne's development. ...more
Generation Vexed - Practical Parenting 27/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article was written by Corrie Cox and appeared in Practical Parenting on 27/9/05. It discusses the concerns of Australian parents about their parenting approach. It cites research from AUstralian Childhood Foundation showing that a subsatantial proportion of children are confused about how to discipline children. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale News - Gear going for a song - Sunday Herald Sun 25/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article was written by Robin Riley and appeared in the Sunday Herald Sun on 25/9/05. It provides an insight into the need to raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation to prevent child abuse through for the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale and details a list of some of the items up for sale. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale News - Celebrity Homewares 24/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article written by Karen Woods appeared in the Herald Sun on the 24/9/05. It features Tracy Bartram showing off the latest items for sale at the 2005 National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale, including art from Andrew G, Blinds from Adele Palmer, a lounge chair from Millsy, Lady Renouf hat and a guitar donated by Guy Pearce. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale News - Madison 21/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article appeared in Madison on 21/9/05. It features a snapshot of Tracy Bartram promoting the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale News - Stars our for charity - Sunday Herald Sun 18/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article written by Robin Riley in the Sunday Herald Sun on the 18/9/05 featues a picture of Jane Hall and Vince Colosimo donating hosehold items to the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale. ...more
Where have all the kids gone? - The Sunday Mail 18/9/05
3 Oct 2005
This article was written by Daryl Passmore and appeared in the Sunday Mail. It discusses the increasing need for supervision from parents when children are playing away from the family home. ...more
Predatory sex urge in young claimed - The West Australian 17/9/05
2 Oct 2005
This article was written by Dawn Gibson in The West Australian on 17/9/05. It highlights research showing the link between child abuse and children who engage in problem or inappropriate sexual behaviour with other children. ...more
Help for victims to stem new sex abuse - The Canberra Times 14/9/05
2 Oct 2005
This articles was written by Tamara Glumac and appeared in The Canberra Times on 14/9/05. It cites new research released by the Australian Childhood Foundation that demonstrates the link between early abuse of children and subsequent problem sexual behaviour by children. ...more
Child sex abuse cases up - The Age 14/9/05
2 Oct 2005
This article was written by Liz Gooch in The Age on 14/9/05. It highlights that there had been significant increase in the number of children referred for counselling to the AUstralian Childhood Foundation who had engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour. ...more
Media Release - Latest research holds key to preventing child sexual abuse
2 Oct 2005
The Australian Childhood Foundation today called on state, territory and the Australian governments to devote more resources to counselling children who engage in problem sexual behaviour and research into the area. The call was made in response to new research released today that shows child sexual abuse can be effectively prevented by providing specialist treatment to children as young as six who are at highest risk of developing further problem sexual behaviour in adolesence and adulthood. ...more
A lifetime of feeling alone - The Weekend Australian Magazine 10/9/05
12 Sep 2005
This article was written by Drew Warne-Smith in The Weekend Australian Magazine on 10/9/05. It describes the newly released Heart Felt Collection. It quotes Joe Tucci describing the importance of children's use of drawings as a way of communicating their feelings about abuse and trauma. ...more
When home is a child's private hell - Coffs Coast Advocate 3/9/03
7 Sep 2005
This articles describes the experiences of children who have been sexually abused. It quotes Dr Joe Tucci arguing that child sexual abuse remains largely under-reported. ...more
Campaign to stop child abuse extended - Eastern Shore Sun 1/9/05
7 Sep 2005
This articles decribes the continuing progress of the Play Your Part - Stop Child Abuse Campaign in Tasmania. ...more
Latest National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale News - The South East Advertiser 31/8/05
4 Sep 2005
This article describes the latest item to be added to the list available at the National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale on October 9, 2005. It is a signed Robert and Chantelle Newbery Shirt from the Athens Olympics. ...more
Pictures that help to heal - Sunday Herald Sun 28/8/05
28 Aug 2005
This article was written by Robyn Riley in the Sunday Herald Sun on 28/8/05. It highlights how artwork can help child victims of abuse and family violence recover from their trauma. It quotes Joe Tucci encouraging community support to make a difference to lives of abused and vulnerable children. ...more
Media Release - 2005 National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale for the Australian Childhood Foundation
27 Aug 2005
This media release announces the 2005 National Storage Celebrity Garage Sale to raise funds for the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more
Psychologists demand smacking ban - Courier Mail 25/8/05
27 Aug 2005
This article was written by Margaret Wenham on 25 August 2005 in the Courier Mail. It reports on a group of psychologists who are urging the Queensland Government to review the criminal code to ban the use of phsycial punishment against children. It quotes Dr Joe Tucci arguing that parents who hurt their children should be held accountable for their behaviour. ...more
Help for parents - Pakenham News 25/8/05
27 Aug 2005
This article appeared in the Pakenham News on the 25/8/05. It announces an upcoming parenting seminar run by the Australian CHildhood Foundation on the 5/9/05. It also highlights important tips for parents in reaising happy and confident children. ...more
Jail term inadequate - Waverley Leader 23/8/05
27 Aug 2005
This article was written by Luke Holmesby in The Waverley Leader on 23/8/05. It highlights a low sentence for a preist caught with significant amount of child pornography. It quotes Joe Tucci as arguing that the lenient sentence sends a poor message about the seriousness of the crime. ...more
Secrecy Condemned - The Herald Sun 19/8/05
20 Aug 2005
This atricle was written by Geoff Wilkinson in The Herald Sun on 19/8/05. He reports that the secrecy associated with the placement of released sex offenders was criticised by victims and the Australian Childhood Foundation. It quotes Dr Joe Tucci arguing for greater transparency in the decision making of government departments and courts. ...more
Media Release - Heartfelt Exhibition 9/8/05
15 Aug 2005
The media release announces the launch of the Heart Felt exhibition in Tasmania on the 9/8/05. The exhibition is a collection of drawings and stories of children who have experienced abuse and family violence. The exhibition is to be launched by Hon David Llewellyn, Deputy Premier of Tasmania. ...more
In jail, Mr Baldy planned more crimes with other convicted sex offenders - Sunday Herald Sun 7/8/05
20 Aug 2005
This articles war written by Joe Tucci and Chris Goddard in The Sunday Herald Sun on 7/8/05. It highlights the lack of measures to protect children from convicted sex offenders. ...more
A mollycoddled generation - Australian FInancial Review 6/8/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Michaela Boland in The Australian Financial Review on the 6/8/05. It reports on parenting issues in contemporary Australia. It cites Dr Joe Tucci supporting parents to give children opportunities to explore their environment. ...more
Bitter little pill - The Daily Telegraph 6/8/05
20 Aug 2005
This report was written by Larissa Cummings in The Daily Telegraph on 6/8/05. It describes the trend towards overuse of medication to manage children's behaviour. It quotes Dr Joe Tucci expressing concern that attention deficit disorder is overdiagnosed in children. ...more
Hyperactivity drug discount - The Daily Telegraph 2/8/05
2 Aug 2005
This report written by Sue Dunleavy appeared in The Daily Telegraph on 2/8/05. It describes the Commonwealth Govenment decision to place Ritalin in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Joe Tucci expresses his concern that subsidising the medicine would encourage the trend to overmedication of children to treat behavioural problems. ...more
Child Porn Rethink - Geelong Advertiser 21/7/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Daniel Fogarty in the Geelong Advertiser on the 21/7/05. It follows the ongoing implications of Judge John Barnett's decision to overturn child pornography charges against a local school principal. It quotes Joe Tucci claiming that the Judge's decision was out of tune with community attitudes to child pornography. ...more
Media release 20/7/05 - Call to strengthen proposed Working With Children Check
20 Aug 2005
This media release explains the position of the Australian Childhood Foundation in relation to the proposed "Working with Children Check" Legislation to be introduced this week into State Parliament. ...more
670,000 face police checks - The Age 20/7/05
20 Jul 2005
This article was written by Matthew Murphy and Liz Gooch in The Age on 20/7/05. It describes the reaction to the Victorian Government new legislation for screening all individuals who work or volunteer with children. It quotes Joe Tucci as being disappointed that the system will not provide checks on family members. ...more
Mr Baldy moved less that 24 hours after his secret location is revealed - The Age 15/7/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Adam Morton, Matthew murphy and Selma Milanovic for The Age on 15/7/05. It reports on the events follwoing the release of convicted sex offender Brian Jones from prison. It quotes Joe Tucci calling on the Victorian Government to allow local institutions to have a current photograph of sex offenders in their local area. ...more
Child's play lost to busy kids - The West Australian 30/5/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Monica Videnieks in The West Australian on 30/5/05. It discusses the pressure on parents to involve children in lots of activities outside of school. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that demand to be involved in after school activities is usually fuelled by children. ...more
Outrage on porn verdict - The Sunday Herald Sun 29/5/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Carly Crawford in The Sunday Herald Sun on the 29/5/05. It describes the outrage sparked by Judge barnett's overtruning of a child pornography conviction for a teacher because he could not be sure that the images depicted children. It quotes Joe Tucci expressing his concern at the decision. ...more
Sparing the rod - Sunday Herald Sun 29/5/05
20 Aug 2005
This articles was written by Duncan Fine in the Body and Soul supplement of The Sunday Herald Sun on the 29/5/05. It discusses disciplinary strategies. It quotes Joe Tucci expressing parental preference to focus on the improtant qualities of child-parent relationships. ...more
Care officials under fire over child deaths - The Age 27/5/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Liz Gooch and farah Tomazin in The Age on 27/5/05. It describes the findings of the recent Victorian Child Death Review Committee Report. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that the Department of Human Services tolerates a higher level of risk and a higher level of abuse and violence towards children than the community does. ...more
A spoonful of medicine - The Sunday Age 15/5/05
20 Aug 2005
This feature articles was written by Alison Cameron in the Sunday Life supplement of The Sunday Age on the 15/5/05. It discusses the increased use of medication by parents to manage children's behavioural problems. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that the use of unnessary mediucation is a major concern to children's health and well being. ...more
Taking Tips from nanny is super, parents find - The Weekend Australian 30/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Kathryn Shine in The Weekend Australian on 30/4/05. It discusses the popularity of the Tv show "Supernanny". It quotes Joe Tucci stating that parents feel that the blueprints of the past may not be as relevant to help them deal with the modern challenges of parenting. ...more
Cry for help from survey of parents - The Mercury 28/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This feature article was written by Margaretta Pos for the Mercury on 26/4/05. It provides an indepth analysis of Australian CHildhood Foundation report entitled "The Changing Face of Parenting". It quotes Joe Tucci that the findings suggest a growing sense of anxiety that parents have about the safety of children outside their home. ...more
Our shame of kids with sex disease - The West Australian 28/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Dawn Gibson for The West AUstralian on 28/4/05. It reports on a report highlighting that there were 50 children under the age of 14 in Western Australia that were infected by sexually transmitted disease. It quotes Joe Tucci supporting the call for mandatory reporting of child abuse in Western Australia. ...more
New national survey of parents released
27 Apr 2005
The Australian Childhood Foundation today released a new study about parenting entitiled: "The Changing Face of Parenting In Australia". The findings highlighted that parents are under considerable community pressure to get their parenting right. ...more
Smacking children now taboo - The West Australian 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Dawn Gibson for The West Australian on 26/4/05. It reports on research released by the Australian Childhood Foundation highlighting changes in parental attitudes towards physical punishment. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that the research identified that parents felt they were under increasing community pressure to not make mistakes. ...more
Media adds to parenting challenges - The Age 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Daniella Miletic for The Age on 26/4/05. It discusses release of repoort entitlted "The Changing Face of Parenting" by the Australian Childhood Foundation. It quotes Joe Tucci highlighting that it is a strength for parents to seek out support not a weakness. ...more
Insecure parents fear they're not doing what comes naturally - Sydney Morning Herald 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Matthew Thompson in the Sydney Morning Herald on 26/4/05. It reports on research released by the Australian CHildhood Foundation showing that parents were concerned about aggressive marketing by companies directly to children. It quotes Joe Tucci discussing the impact of technology on children and parents. ...more
Parents anxious on child abuse - Herald Sun 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Susie O'Brien in the Herald Sun on 26/4/05. It reports on research released by Australian CHildhood Foundation highlighting that large majority of parents are concerned about protecting children from sexual abuse. It quotes Joe Tucci recommending that parents need more support. ...more
Modern parents beset by fears - Courier Mail 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Margaret Wenham in the COurier mail on 26/4/05. It highlights findings from Australian Childhood Foundation report that parents have a range of concerns about bringing up children in modern contect. It quotes Joe Tucci encouraging parents to focus on the important ingredients that help them form positive relationships with their children. ...more
Parents lament world's effect on children - The Advertiser 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Melissa King in The Advertiser on 26/4/05. It describes findings from recent report from Australian Childhood Foundation that shows that parents feel that they are not spending enough time with their children because of work pressures. ...more
Parents baulk at asking for help: study - The Canberra Times 26/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Emma Macdonald in The Canberra Times on 26/4/05. It highlights the findings of recent report from the Australian CHildhood FOundation highlighting that 25% of parents reported that they would not seek out support for fear of being criticised. It quotes Joe Tucci encouraging the community to place more value on the role of parenting. ...more
Demonising pedophiles not helping - The Age 18/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This feature article was written by Julie Szego for The Age on 18/4/05. It discusses the need for for programs that encourages child sex offenders to seek treatment. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that the need to improve prosecution rates fpr child sex abuse was an urgent priority. ...more
DNA Kits for Kids - Sunday Herald Sun 3/4/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Mary Papadakis and Carly Crawford in the Sunday Herald Sun on 3/4/05. It reports on a new scheme for collecting and storing DNA of children as a protection startegy. It quotes Joe Tucci cautioning the use of the kit by parents. ...more
Act Now to Save Our Kids - Herald Sun 30/3/05
19 Jul 2005
This is an article written by Joe Tucci and Chris Goddard for Herald Sun on 30 March 2005. It focuses on the need for legislation to ensure the screening of all individuals who work or volunteer with children. ...more
Carers paid more to foster - The Age 28/3/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Farah Farouque in The Age on 28/3/05. It describes a new program aimed at stabilising children who live in out of home care through therapeutic foster care. It quotes Joe Tucci describing the new program as innovative. ...more
State lags on child placement funding - The Courier Mail 18/3/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Jason Gregory for the Courier Mail on 18/3/05. It describes the outcomes of recent senate report into abuse of children in care showing that Queensland Government spent less than national average on services for children living away from their family for their protection. It quotes Joe Tucci urging all levels of government to resource efforts to prevent child abuse. ...more
Child Abuse Survivors - Cleo 7/3/05
20 Aug 2005
This is a feature article written by Sarah Marinos in Cleo on the 7/3/05. It describes the incidence and impact of sexual abuse on children and adults. It quotes Joe Tucci highlighting the how abuse traumatises children. ...more
When to take children away - The Age 5/3/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Farah Farouque for The Age on 5/3/05. It describes planned changes to Victiona child protection legislation proposed by Victorian Government. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that current child protection laws over-emphasises parnetal rights, holding hostage the needs of abused children. ...more
Kneejerk reactions will not help in the fight against child sexual abuse - Sydney Morning Herald 1/3/05
20 Aug 2005
Chris Goddard and Joe Tucci have written an article for the Sydney Morning Herald on 1/3/05. It argues that one of the best ways to protect children from sexual abuse is celebrate childhood rather than ban photo taking of children by their parents. ...more
Classroom crisis - Sunday Mail 27/2/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by Nicole Cox for the Sunday Mail in Adelaide on 27/2/05. It highlights that record numbers of males are not following a career as teachers because many fear increased exposure to allegations of child abuse. Joe Tucci is quoted encouragaing men to become teachers. ...more
Foster baby case outrage - Herald Sun 10/2/05
20 Aug 2005
This article was written by mark Butler for the Herald Sun on 10/2/05. It describes a case of alleged abuse of a child by a foster mother. It quotes Joe Tucci stating that an investigation of the case should have been mounted earlier than it was by the Department of Human Services. ...more
Tasmania leading the nation in child abuse prevention
24 Jul 2004
National media release for the launch of the "Child Abuse Hurts Us All" Campaign in Hobart on 5/5/04. The campaign, launched today by Deputy Premier, David Llewellyn, with the support of Attorney General, Judy Jackson and Minister for Education, Paula Wriedt has already gained the support of high profile Tasmanians including: David Boon (cricketing legend), Robyn Moore (actor), Melissa Carlton (champion Paralympics swimmer), Naomi Castle (Olympic water polo team captain), Richard Flanagan (author), David Foster (the Axeman) and national celebrity, Jodhi Packer (swimwear designer), Kim and Dave (SEA FM), Ric Patterson (ABC Radio). ...more
New research highlights lack of concern for child abuse in Tasmania
24 Jul 2004
Latest research released today in Hobart revealed that Tasmanians do not rate child abuse as an issue of significant community concern. Only 4% of Tasmanians rated child abuse as an issue of concern – on par with problems with public transport and increasing council rates.
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Download copy of Do Not Turn Away Report
19 Jul 2005
Coinciding with the launch of the Child Abuse Hurts Us All Campaign in Hobart on 5 May, 2004, the Australian Childhood Foundation released a major new report tracking community attitudes about child abuse and child protection. Download a free copy of the report here. ...more
Research Fact Sheet
24 Jul 2004
This fact sheet summarises the key findings of the "Do Not Turn Away" Report released to coincide with launch of the "Child Abuse Hurts Us All" Campaign in Hobart. ...more
Media release - Urgent call for national approach to child protection reform
8 Apr 2004
The Australia Childhood Foundation welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today of $365 million under the National Agenda for Early Childhood. It also called for a coordinated national approach on child protection.
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Alarming national survey highlights that Australian parents are desperate for help with their parenting
24 Jul 2004
A report to be released today has found that 3 in 4 parents struggle to balance work and family, more than half lack confidence in their parenting and more than 80% want more information and support on parenting issues. ...more
Facts and Statistics About Parenting
25 Mar 2004
As part of the Every Child is Important campaign, the Australian Childhood Foundation, in conjunction with the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University, commissioned Quantum Market Research to undertake a comprehensive national attitudinal survey. This document is a summary of the survey results
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Media Background Information
24 Jul 2004
The Every Child is Important Campaign, The Australian Childhood Foundation, National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse,
Monash University. ...more
The Concerns of Australian Parents
24 Jul 2004
The major findings of the survey are presented. Taken together, the results suggest that a large proportion of parents express a number of concerns about their parenting. They aspire to have positive relationships with their children. Yet, parenting is not viewed as an activity that comes naturally. ...more
Laws protect predators - Herald Sun 22/12/04
19 Jul 2005
Joe Tucci and Chris Goddard have written an article for Herald Sun printed on 22 December 2003. The authors call fo Victorian Government to establish effective screening system for individuals who take on working role with children. ...more
Australia’s first ever Celebrity Garage Sale
9 Sep 2003
The national children’s charity, the Australian Childhood Foundation, (formerly Australians Against Child Abuse) is launching Australia’s first Celebrity Garage Sale to be held on Saturday October 4 at Coppin Hall, 313 Punt Road, Prahran. ...more
National Survey, a first in Australia, finds that community tolerates a high level of violence against children.
9 Sep 2003
National charity Australian Childhood Foundation, formerly Australians Against Child Abuse, today released disturbing findings from the first national report of its kind undertaken to determine community attitudes in relation to child abuse and child protection ...more