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07/11/2025
Reflecting on a year of healing, hope, and impact: 2024/25 annual report
In a year defined by strength and collaboration, our 2024/25 Annual Report celebrates the progress we’ve made to protect and support children across Australia. From helping children heal from trauma to advocating for national reform, this year’s report highlights the compassion, commitment, and collaboration that drive our work every day. We supported thousands of children...
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01/07/2025
Urgent need for mandatory prevention education in Working with Children Check
Premier and Police reveal extensive childcare sexual abuse case Victoria Police have today identified a childcare worker, charged with 70 sexual offenses against children in 20 childcare centres across Melbourne. This is one of the most significant and far-reaching cases of child sexual abuse ever seen in a childcare setting in Australia. It demonstrates...
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19/05/2025
A chat with Karen Flanagan AM
What do you feel is the biggest challenge facing children’s therapy today? Funding and resourcing is a huge issue the whole sector is facing. This is highly specialised work and it requires specialised people, so we need to be properly resourced to do it well. The government only pays for some of it, but it...
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19/05/2025
Matt’s story
Matt could have easily been written off as a “bad kid”. At thirteen, he was already struggling with substance use and had withdrawn from activities that other children his age enjoyed. His behaviour appeared violent and aggressive, leading to concerns for his safety and the safety of others – so he was expelled from school....
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22/07/2024
CEO message – August 2024
Dear supporters, We are excited to share with you some of the incredible work happening across the Foundation, including Katy’s story, a young girl who found hope and support after deeply struggling in a family challenged by intergenerational family violence. Your dedication and commitment to our organisation and purpose has allowed us to continue to...
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16/07/2024
Katy, a large noisy family, and the quiet birth of a goat
When our Therapeutic Specialist’s first met Katy, it quickly became apparent that her whole family was in need of help. Katy was the eldest of four children, living in a busy multigenerational family home with pets, parents, and grandchildren. It should have been a fun, supportive environment for a teenager with a disability. But most...
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24/04/2024
Target’s generosity creates a welcoming haven for children, young people and families
In March, our West Ulverstone counselling centre received a fantastic gift from Target: a transformational refurbishment of the entire office. Target went above and beyond with three counselling rooms, a waiting room, resource rooms, games and activities, and even an outdoor space with a sandpit and garden beds. Local Target and Kmart store members and...
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24/04/2024
Acting CEO Message May 2024
Dear supporters, Firstly, I want to thank you for your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Joe always took great pride in sharing our success stories with you, and we will continue to do so while upholding his values, strength and passion. I...
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22/04/2024
Emma’s journey to healing through strength and resilience
Emma*, a young girl who loves unicorns and the colours pink and purple, showed remarkable strength and resilience throughout her healing journey with the Foundation. Emma had experienced complex trauma, including family violence, exposure to drug use, and neglect. She struggled at school and in afterschool care, there was risk of her being expelled, and...
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12/04/2024
Thank you from Janise Mitchell
I want to thank those of you who shared your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Receiving so many compassionate and thoughtful messages from across the world reminded me of the enormous impact Joe had on so many people. I am proud...
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