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Melissa and Jasmine's Story

WEBScared. Melissa was only 7 years old and her older sister Jasmine 13, when they had witnessed and experienced significant trauma in their lives. They were exposed to …

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We help keep kids safe, heal from trauma & lead happy …

WEBAct for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of …

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Child Abuse and Neglect in Australia

WEBChild Abuse and Neglect in Australia. Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s biggest and most misunderstood social problems. Despite being under-reported, Australian …

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Samantha's Story

WEBFour year old Samantha was born into a home that was rife with domestic violence. Her journey with abuse started while she was still in the womb. Her mother Michelle fell …

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Dr Kaye Pickering

WEBOur Team. Kaye is a registered psychologist with 12 years’ experience. Dr Pickering has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked with clients in both inpatient and …

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Mental Health Academy raises over $1 Million for Act for Kids

WEBThe impact of the event has been life changing for thousands of children. Over the past 8 years, the Mental Health Super Summit has raised a staggering $1.066 …

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Assessment and Service Connect (ASC) Archives

WEBAssessment and Service Connect (ASC) is a short-term support service for families involved in a Child Safety investigation and assessment process. We work together with …

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1 in 32 Aussie kids receive child protection services as new …

WEBAn annual report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed that 1 in 32 children (174,700) received child protection services in 2019 …

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SafeCare Archives

WEBSafeCare is an in-home parent education curriculum developed at Georgia State University in the United States. The program has over 30 years of scientific research supporting its …

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Partners & Supporters

WEBAuto & General, and its flagship brand Budget Direct, are a major partner of Act for Kids. Their team works hard to make a real difference to the lives of children, and supports …

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Intensive Family Support Archives

WEBOur Intensive Family Support (IFS) program provides case management support to families at risk of entering the statutory child protection system. The IFS services accept eligible …

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