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19/05/2025
A chat with Karen Flanagan
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 At thirteen, he was already struggling with substance use and had withdrawn from activities that other children his age enjoyed.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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02/05/2025
Joint statement: The urgent need for an Australian digital duty of care to protect children from online sexual abuse
We are calling on the Opposition and Crossbench to commit to legislating a digital duty of care in the next Australian Parliament, which the Government has committed to in response to the Online Safety Act review. A digital duty of care policy is an issue of concern amongst Australian voters and will make online spaces...
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22/04/2025
The impact of our partnership with Target Australia
We’re incredibly grateful to Target Australia for its continued support in helping trauma-impacted children, young people, and families thrive. From funding critical parenting programs to transforming our therapeutic counselling centres, this partnership has made a profound and lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and communities across the country. What began in 2021 as...
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12/02/2025
Meet Sherry-Lee
How does your role help foster carers and the children in their lives? My role involves actively recruiting, screening, onboarding, preparing and supporting people who possess the right motivations and qualities to care for children who cannot safely live with their birth families. Foster families give children a sense of belonging and a safe place...
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12/02/2025
Building and supporting child safe organisations
Our Safeguarding Services operate in Australia and New Zealand, helping organisations build their capacity to protect children from harm and exploitation while ensuring compliance with State and Territory child safety legislation. We do this by developing resources, tools, and training for professionals working with children and young people in various settings. Our commitment is to...
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12/02/2025
How therapeutic support transforms young lives
Ben* was hesitant about joining the program and only agreed because he was worried about being court-ordered. But his Senior Child and Family Counsellor built a strong rapport, creating a foundation of safety, stability, and unconditional positive regard. After the first few sessions, Ben started to enjoy the program and said it “got him out...
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11/02/2025
CEO message – February 2025
Dear supporters, Over the summer break, I took time to reflect on the immense challenges children and young people continue to face – and how we can create real, lasting change. What more can we do to make a difference that endures? Many never receive the vital support they need to heal, grow, and feel...
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29/10/2024
CEO message – November 2024
Dear supporters, I want to express my deepest thanks to each of you for your unwavering support. It’s because of you that we’re able to continue our critical work with children, young people, and families who have experienced the trauma of abuse, violence, and neglect. Recently, the ABC featured the story of Claire* and her...
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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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