News

This section contains updates about new resources that have been developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation. This is where you will find new resources if they have been mentioned in the media.

Childhood Hero - Capes, Canapes and Cocktails

28 Jul 2006
The 2006 Childhood Hero Appeal is about to kick off next Monday. There are so many ways that you can become a Childhood Hero and support the work of the Australian Childhood Foundation. Come to a spectacular party on the 24th of August at the Carousel in Albert Park. You will join Australia's leading designers show off the Childhood Hero Capes that they have made specially for the Australian Childhood Foundation. The designers include Scanlan and Theodore, Sass ad Bide, Willow, Camilla and Marc, Alice McCall, Life with Bird, Kirrily Johnson, Cohen et Sabine, John Goot, Marnie Skillings, Megan Parkes, Dan Tsubi, Tina Kalivas, Moya Delaney, Alex Perry, Gwendolynne, Mimco, Seafolly. ...more

CHildhood Hero Capes, Cocktails and Canapes

First Edition of SMART E-News

9 Jul 2006
The first edition of SMART News is now available to view and download. Smart News keeps you up to date with the developments and latest activities in the SMART Program.

As you are aware, the SMART Program is a statewide professional development program for School Counsellors in South Australia, run by the Australian Childhood Foundation and funded by the Department of Education and Children’s Services. ...more

Launch of Truth is Longer than a Lie

17 May 2006
Monash University together with the Australian Childhood Foundation would like to invite you to the launch of an insightful new book about children, child abuse and child protection. The book is written by Neerosh Mudaly and Chris Goddard.
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March 2006 Newsletter - Counting footsteps

20 Apr 2006
This edition of the newsletter describes the story of a young girl who has attended the specialist trauma counselling program offered by the Australian Childhood Foundation. ...more

December 2005 Newsletter - National appeal for Childhood Heroes

12 Jan 2006
This edition of the newsletter descibes the new Childhood Hero program. It gives an insight into how easy it is for anyone to become a hero to children who need one the most - children who have been traumatised by abuse and family violence. ...more

Buy a Celebrity Cookbook and support the work of the Foundation

4 Jan 2006
As part of its ongoing support of the Australian Childhood Foundation, Catalyst Recruitment has developed a great new way of raising funds for our work. They have produced a wonderful new cookbook entitled: Culinary Concoctions from Celebs and Cool Cats.The cookbook is beautifully designed and includes favourite recipes from leading Australian personalities such as Eddie McGuire, Deborah Hutton, Gai Waterhouse, Wil Anderson, Mick Molloy and many, many more.

At only $24.95 each (including postage and handling), the cookbook makes a great Christmas present! To order your copy of 'Culinary Concoctions for Celeb's and Cool Cats' in time for Christmas, contact Lisa Gargano at Catalyst Recruitment on 03 9699 1055 or by email at marketing@catalystrecruitment.com.au. You can also order online at www.catalystrecruitment.com.au The entire purchase price of the cookbook will be donated to the Foundation…so it is a great way for you to get involved and support our work. ...more

2005 Annual Report of the Australian Childhood Foundation

4 Jan 2006
The 2005 Annual Report of the Australian Childhood Foundation provides a detailed description of all the achievements of the Foundation over the past 12 months. It is a wonderful document that celebrates the importance of childhood for all Australian children. ...more

Childhood Hero Appeal Launched Today

4 Jan 2006
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

September 2005 Newsletter - A heartfelt plea

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter reports on a new booklet published by the Australian Childhood Foundation entitled "Heartfelt - A collection of drawings and stories of children who have experienced abuse and family violence". The book is free of charge and aims to raise awareness about the downstream impact of abuse on children. ...more

Launch of Heart Felt Exhibition in Hobart on 9/8/05

8 Aug 2005
The Heart Felt Exhibition will be launched on the 9/8/05 in Hobart by Hon David Lewellyn, Deputy Premier of Tasmania. The exhibition features drawings and stories of children who have experienced abuse and family violence.It is a powerful and evocaitve collection about trauma, recovery and hope. The media release is avaialble on the media centre at the www.childhood.org.au website. You can download the media release by clicking ...more

June 2005 Newsletter - Making a difference in the lives of children and families

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter descibes the range of programs provided by the Australian Childhood Foundation that aims to support parents and children. ...more

Every Child is Important Program comes to Western Australia

8 Aug 2005
Senator Kay Patterson, Minister for Family and Community Services will launch the Western Australian roll out of the Every Child is Important Program on the 26th of April 2005 at the State Library of Western Australian State Library in Perth. ...more

New national survey of parents released

8 Aug 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

March 2005 Newsletter - Child abuse must stop

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter reports on the recently released figures about the problem of child abuse in Australia. ...more

December 2004 Newsletter - The importance of listening to children

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter describes the outcomes of research undertaken at the Australian Childhood Foundation which examines the views of children who have experienced abuse and family violence. ...more

September 2004 - Helping children with a disability

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter describes the Dimensions program which offers specialist counselling to children with disabilities who have experienced abuse. ...more

Northern Territory Launch of Every Child is Important Campaign

27 Apr 2005
Senator Nigel Scullion will launch the Northern Territory leg of the Every Child is Important Campaign on the 3rd of September 2004 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Darwin. The launch will feature a presentation from the Hon Marion Scrymgour, NT Minister for Family and Community Services and Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation. It will also feature a presentation from the Corrugated Iron Youth Theatre.
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Northern Territory Parenting Seminars with Michael Grose announced.

8 Aug 2005
Raising Happy and Confident Kids is a seminar for parents with Michael Grose. Each seminar costs only $10 for a ticket. Michael is one of Australia’s most popular writers and speakers on parenting and families. He is the author of five books for parents and his columns appear in newspapers and magazines across Australia.

There are a number of seminars throughout the Northern Territory. The seminars will assist parents to become positive family leaders and create nurturing and stimulating environments for children. Michael explores how parents can encourage children to develop skills and confidence to deal with challenging life events.

Follow the link below to find the seminar nearest you. ...more

Queensland Parenting Seminars with Michael Grose announced

10 Aug 2004
Raising Happy and Confident Kids is a seminar for parents with Michael Grose. Each seminar costs only $10 for a ticket. Michael is one of Australia’s most popular writers and speakers on parenting and families. He is the author of five books for parents and his columns appear in newspapers and magazines across Australia.

There are a number of seminars throughout Queensland. The seminars will assist parents to become positive family leaders and create nurturing and stimulating environments for children. Michael explores how parents can encourage children to develop skills and confidence to deal with challenging life events.

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Queensland Launch of Every Child is Important Campaign

10 Aug 2004
Hon Larry Anthony will launch the Queensland leg of the Every Child is Important Campaign on the 19 th of August 2004 at Customs House in Brisbane. The launch will feature a key note address from Associate Professor Chris Goddard, Director of the National Research Centre for the prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University.
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June 2004 Newsletter - Improving community awareness about child abuse

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter reports on the new Child Abuse Hurts us All Campaign released in Tasmania. It has a range of free resources and is supported by a new website at www.stopchildabuse.com.au. ...more

Launch of new child abuse prevention campaign in Hobart on 5 May 2004

4 May 2004
The "Child abuse hurts us all" campaign is a major new community education and awareness initiative developed by the Australian Childhood Foundation in conjunction with the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University. It has been funded and supported by the Tasmanian Government and will be implemented in Tasmania throughout 2004- 2005. It will also establish the impetus for a future national roll out.
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July 2004 Tasmanian professional workshops on responding to abuse related trauma in young people announced

4 May 2004
Entitled “The vulnerable Self – Working with abuse related trauma in children and young people”, these workshops explore the consequences of abuse and family violence on the development of a child’s sense of self, relationships, confidence and abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to develop enhanced skills in working with children who have experienced abuse and trauma and explore strategies to promote their recovery. This workshop will promote participants’ skills and knowledge in understanding, communicating with and responding to children who have experienced abuse or family violence.

The one day workshops are scheduled for Hobart on the 14 July 2004 and Devonport on the 16 July, 2004. Each workshop costs $25 per person.

Tasmanian community attitude tracking research to be released to coincide with launch of campaign on 5 May 2004

4 May 2004
A survey of 250 Tasmanians was conducted by the Australian Childhood Foundation in partnership with Quantum Market Research and the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University. The survey examined the understanding and views of the Tasmanian community in relation to child abuse and child protection.

March 2004 Newsletter - Providing support for parents

4 Jan 2006
This newsletter summarises a series of research outcomes about parenting undertaken by the Australian Childhood Foundation and the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University. ...more

May 2004 Parenting Seminars with Michael Grose

30 Apr 2004
The second group of four parenting seminars in New SOuth Walkes and the ACT with Michael Grose for 2004 have been announced. The seminars entitled “Raising Happy and Confident Kids” are to be held in Wollongong, Parramatta, Warwick Farm and Canberra in the week beginning the 10 May 2004. You can find out more about the content of the parenting seminars by following this link. You can also register for a seminar by once you have selected the seminar location you are interested. ...more

National Launch of the Campaign in Sydney on 16 March 2004

10 Aug 2004
The Every Child is Important Campaign was launched by the Hon Larry Anthony MP, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs at a function at the Australian Museum in Sydney on the 16 March 2004. The launch included performances by St Catherines Junior School Choir and the Australian Theatre for Young People. Presentations were also made by Associate Professor Chris Goddard, Interim Director of the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University and Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation.

March 2004 Parenting Seminars with Michael Grose announced

10 Aug 2004
The first four parenting seminars with Michael Grose for 2004 have been announced. The seminars entitled “Raising Happy and Confident Kids” are to be held in Newcastle, Castle Hill, Sutherland and Canberra in the week beginning the 29 March 2004. You can find out more about the content of the parenting seminars by by following this link. You can also register for a seminar by once you have selected the seminar location you are interested.
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National parenting survey released to coincide with launch of campaign on 16 March 2004

10 Aug 2004
A national survey of 500 parents was conducted by the Australian Childhood Foundation in partnership with Quantum Market Research and the National Research Centre for the Prevention of Child Abuse at Monash University. The survey examined the fears and concerns of Australian parents in relation to their children. To download a copy of the report, please click here.
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Every Child is Important Launch planned for Sydney on 16 March 2004

8 Mar 2004
The Every Child is Important Campaign is an important public education initiative which works to elicit a social commitment to children. It uses multimodal strategies to affirm the significance of children to adults, families, and society as a whole.

After an initial pilot period in Victoria and Tasmania, the campaign has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Family and Community Services to be implemented nationally until the end of 2005.

It includes creative advertising, high profile ambassadors, attitude tracking research, an interactive website, and parenting education seminars and resources.

The national launch of the campaign is set for 16 March, 2004 at the Australian Museum in Sydney. ...more

December 2003 Newsletter - We still seem to tolerate violence against children

9 Apr 2004
The Australian Childhood Foundation eleased its first ever national survey about community attitudes towards child abuse and child protection.
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September 2003 Newsletter: A new name and even sharper focus

30 Sep 2003
In the Spring 2003 edition of the quarterly newsletter, the Australian Childhood Foundation describes its hopes for a safe and nurturing childhood for all Australian children, free from the devastation of abuse and family violence.
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Australian Childhood Foundation launches Australia’s first ever national survey on community attitudes about child abuse

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. The results suggest that a significant proportion of the community tolerates a high level of violence against children. The results of the survey are alarming and at best suggest a disregard for the well being of children. It is clear that the Australian community is confused, ambivalent and in denial about what constitutes child abuse and how to effectively protect children from it.
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Telstra Foundation funds Australian Childhood to develop a program for children who have suffered emotional and psychological abuse

4 Sep 2003
Telstra Foundation has funded the Australian Childhood Foundation to develop the GREAT Kids Program, a counselling program designed specifically for children who have suffered emotional and psychological abuse. Children who suffer emotional abuse carry with them distorted and confused messages about their abilities and their self worth. Instead of knowing how much they are loved, emotionally abused children know rejection, terrorism and isolation. Instead of seeing themselves as able to take on challenges, these children expect to fail. The program will run for two years and includes research, education and awareness raising elements.

Australian Childhood Foundation CEO calls for inquiry into child protection system in Victoria on 3AW with Neil Mitchell

4 Sep 2003
On 3AW with Neil Mitchell on the 28 August 2003, Joe Tucci, CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation called for a judicial inquiry into the failings of the child protection system. This follows media reporting about four children who had died in Geelong from the same family in four years.

Tracy Bartram launches first ever Celebrity Garage Sale to support the work of the Australian Childhood Foundation on ROVE Live

4 Sep 2003
With the help of its patron and comedian, Tracy Bartram, the Australian Childhood Foundation launched Australia’s first Celebrity Garage Sale on ROVE Live on 26 August 2003. The public is invited to attend and shop through thousands of pre-owned celebrity household items, which will be priced at affordable prices for all to purchase. On the day, the various stalls will be selling books, clothing, kitchenware, baby items, out-door furniture, bric-a-brac and more. All proceeds raised will go to the Australian Childhood Foundation. It will be held on Saturday October 4 at Coppin Hall, 313 Punt Rd. South Yarra. Celebrities already supporting the Inaugural Celebrity Garage Sale with merchandise and memorabilia donations include Kylie Minogue, Delta Goodrem, Tracy Bartram, Simon Baker, Sarah O’Hare, Heath Ledger, Jamie Durie, Michael Parkinson, Shania Twain, Dannii Minogue, Megan Gale, Kelly Rowland, Dennis Haysbert, Pat Rafter, Geoffrey Rush, Grant Hackett and more.

Australian Childhood Foundation research highlights the need for adults to listen to children

4 Sep 2003
Associate Professor Chris Goddard from the Child Abuse and Family Violence Research Unit at Monash University and Dr Neerosh Mudaly, Senior Counsellor at the Australian Childhood Foundation wrote in The Age on the 28 August 2003 that their research found that abused children are rarely heard o understood by adults.

Australian Childhood Foundation set to launch first national community attitudes survey about child abuse, child protection and children

4 Sep 2003
On the 9 September 2003, the Australian Childhood Foundation launched the first ever national community attitudes survey about child abuse and child protection. The results indicated that child abuse as a major social problem is poorly understood by the Australian public. It is rated thirteenth on a list of community concerns after problems with public transport and council rates.