Press / Media
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Advocacy for children has always been one of the core reasons for our existence. Here you can watch, listen to and read media commentary that we hope helps to shine a light on the issue and to achieve cultural change to better protect children.
Interviews
Watch and listen to broadcast interviews.
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08/09/2017
ASC designing child safeguarding framework for sport
We are very pleased to be working with the Australian Sports Commission to help empower and equip sporting organisations begin the work needed to create a healthy, safe culture that protects children in sport. The national Safeguarding of Children In Sports Strategy will be complemented by the development of a toolkit to help all sports at all levels improve their approach to child safety.
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18/07/2016
Systems are losing focus on the rights of the child.
The South Australian Coroner’s report into the death of 4 year-old Chloe Valentine calls for a complete overhaul of Child Protection services. Our CEO, Dr. Joe Tucci, says it is one of the most critical reports on child protection services in a long time, and some of the recommendations are definitely worth examining. Dr. Tucci says the Child Protection system has swung too far to the rights of parents, and has lost focus on the child.
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22/06/2015
Foster care system needs more support and resourcing to keep children safe.
The drowning death of little Braxton Slager-Lewin while in foster care is a tragic outcome in a system that is too often failing Australia's most vulnerable children. Our foster care system is in crisis and change needs to happen urgently, says CEO Dr Joe Tucci. He told Dan Oakes of ABC’s 7:30 Report, “The resources that are available to support foster aren’t enough, and sometimes children aren't getting the right kind of care.”
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31/01/2016
One of the worst cases of child protection failure. Ebony should still be alive.
Beautiful, four-month-old baby Ebony had 48 healing fractures when she was found dead at her home, failed by a system designed to protect her. "We need to ensure it cannot and does not happen again," says our CEO Dr. Joe Tucci. "We need to be absolutely clear on what constitutes cause for serious concern around the safety of children and the resources, support and capability to act to protect them. The foster care system needs more support and resourcing to keep children safe." Listen to Dr. Tucci's interview with our Ambassador, Kim Napier.
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18/07/2016
When it comes to parenting, trust your instinct and be comfortable with your choices.
“It’s about being strong in your skin; it’s about being comfortable in your gut with what you want for your family,” says Pat Jewell, Team Leader of our Parenting Program. Pat's speaking in an interview with Kinderling Kids Radio about creating your own, new, ‘family soup’ when you have a child, based on the routines, rituals and values of your own childhoods (both the ones you want to keep and the ones you want to discard). Pat says parents today are inundated with so many messages and opinions, but suggests you sift through it all and decide what’s right for your own family.
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In The Media
Read articles published in print and online.
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01/10/2021
7 News – Australian Childhood Foundation report reveals the toll of the covid pandemic on families
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04/07/2021
Vulnerable kids’ lives matter, too – Herald Sun
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15/05/2021
Childhood trauma ‘not a life sentence’
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23/04/2021
The Australian – Generation Alpha faces up to post-COVID world
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26/02/2021
The Guardian – ‘Terror, guilt, confusion’: the children left behind by alleged domestic violence
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04/02/2021
The Age – How not to be ‘that parent’ when teaching your kids about sex
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29/12/2020
Herald Sun – So Many Kids Need Rescuing
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19/10/2020
Sunday Mail Adelaide – Rethink Needed to Help Our Kids Cope
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10/10/2020
7news – Australian Childhood Foundation report reveals the toll of the COVID pandemic on families
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04/09/2020
Studio 10 – New Research Reveals Impact of Lockdown on Kids
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04/09/2020
The Australian – Parents doubting their ability, with life as we knew it gone
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03/09/2020
The Age – Before COVID, our teen was struggling. Soon, it became a living nightmare
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22/08/2020
The Age – When the yiayia next door is in lockdown: Daniel and Luke do their bit
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20/06/2020
SBS – Early childhood educators are being taught how to best support children who may have experienced trauma.
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16/06/2020
ABC Breakfast – Family violence trauma may affect children years later
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25/03/2020
Herald Sun – The Best Thing to Tell Your Kids is the Truth, Joe Tucci CEO
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30/12/2019
Herald Sun – Words Once Again Fail Our Kids
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28/05/2019
The West Australian – Salute First Nations Diversity
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12/09/2018
ABC – How to spot if a child’s being sexually abused — and what to do if they tell you.
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16/07/2018
Nine – The shocking child abuse statistic Australia should be ashamed of
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09/07/2018
The Age – Pioneering program fosters good relationships for traumatised children
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26/06/2018
Daily Mail – ‘It’s horrific data’: Shocking figures reveal more than 1,700 children under the age of six are abused every year
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01/06/2018
The Conversation – Children with severe trauma can be fostered, and recover with the right treatment and care
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25/05/2017
ABC – Women leaving prison need ‘proper’ housing
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22/08/2016
Big hART-ACF partnership
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01/08/2016
SMH – Importance of reporting abuse
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16/05/2016
Huffington Post – Online access to porn a health crisis for children
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01/04/2016
Mildura Weekly – Safeguarding MDAS partnership
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07/03/2016
The Australian – Children accessing online pornography
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25/02/2016
Australia Plus – Internet pornography a crisis
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08/12/2015
Media release – call for immediate action on domestic violence
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18/11/2015
Media Release – In The Heart of The Sea fundraiser
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11/07/2017
The impact on children of family violence
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14/12/2014
Daily Telegraph – Peanut left to die at home
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14/09/2014
Age – Protect your workplace against child abuse
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30/09/2014
Mamamia – launch of NotAnotherChild
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01/10/2014
Newscomau – Chris Hemsworth meets with Julie Bishop
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05/09/2014
Age – Middle ear pioneering study with Stephen Porges
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06/12/2014
9 News Web – Push for trial of baby hatches
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25/08/2011
Australian – Crimes Cloaked in Euphemisms
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10/04/2015
The Australian – Teensafe Smartphone Monitor
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22/04/2014
The Australian – Abusive kids result of failures by services
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07/05/2015
The Age – Teensafe app compromises trust
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01/07/2015
Joe Tucci – Evidence to Royal Commission on effect on children of access to pornography
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07/07/2015
The Australian – Family Court decision on 3-year-old
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11/07/2014
The impact on children of family violence
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08/12/2015
Media release – call for immediate action on domestic violence
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18/11/2015
Media Release – In The Heart of The Sea fundraiser
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25/02/2016
Internet pornography a crisis in the making for children – Australia Plus
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07/03/2016
The Australian – Children accessing online pornography
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16/05/2016
Huffington Post – Online access to porn a health crisis for children
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01/04/2016
Mildura Weekly – Safeguarding MDAS partnership
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01/08/2016
SMH – Importance of reporting abuse
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17/02/2014
Age – Luke Battys death will trigger fears in children
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08/05/2014
Herald Sun – Make Family Violence a Crime Against the State
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08/05/2014
Shepparton News – Aiming to Alter Behaviour
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26/06/2008
Australian – Optimisim Culture
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26/09/2008
Babies and Toddlers – Chris launches NotAnotherChild
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26/09/2014
Child Magazines – NotAnotherChild Awareness Campaign
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28/06/2015
The Age – Exposure to pornography a factor in children abusing other children
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08/12/2014
ABC Web – Tas Child Trauma Service 5-year report
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08/12/2014
Examiner – Specialist child trauma support is vital
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30/06/2011
Herald Sun – Darcey Must Spark Change
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28/06/2015
The Age – mother warns online pornography lures children into problem sexual behaviour
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26/06/2008
Do Not Turn Away
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01/10/2021
7 News – Australian Childhood Foundation report reveals the toll of the covid pandemic on families
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04/07/2021
Vulnerable kids’ lives matter, too – Herald Sun
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15/05/2021
Childhood trauma ‘not a life sentence’
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23/04/2021
The Australian – Generation Alpha faces up to post-COVID world
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Media Resources
Background info for journalists