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Stop Child Abuse Campaign Media releases

Australian Childhood Foundation has a long history of engaging the media to promote community debate about legislative and public policy reform relevant to the protection of children from abuse and family violence.

In this section, you can access an archive of material produced by Australian Childhood Foundation for the media.

Please note that the Australian Childhood Foundation is the new name for the organisation formerly known as Australians Against Child Abuse. All references to previous releases should identify the organisation using its new name: Australian Childhood Foundation.  

5/05/2004

Tasmania leading the nation in child abuse prevention

 

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

5/05/2004

New research highlights lack of concern for child abuse in Tasmania

 

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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5/05/2004

Research Fact Sheet

 

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