One child is abused or neglected every 11 minutes in Australia. Since 1988, Act for Kids has provided free therapeutic support for thousands of kids and families – but there are still many more who need urgent assistance right now. We need your help. Stand with us as we work tirelessly to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Brodie was just four years old when he came to Act for Kids. He had lived through four long years of being chronically neglected by his parents. Over time, he disconnected from his parents and his siblings essentially lost in his little mind. It was almost as if he was missing, even though he was standing right in front of you…
To this day, he was one of the most delayed children we’ve ever seen. But with integrated therapy and lots of love, we were able to give Brodie a second chance at childhood…
Our specialist teams support children, young people and families across the whole spectrum of child protection from community education programs to tertiary services.
Enhancing the wellbeing of kids and young people who have experienced trauma or are at risk of harm.
Support for parents and family members who may be feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Early education program for 2.5 - 5 years and a protective behaviours program for 5 - 7 years.
Safe and culturally appropriate home environments for kids and young people within local communities.
"I encourage you to support Act for Kids because I believe together we can make a difference."
"We are enormously proud to be associated with the brilliant work Act for Kids undertakes."
"I aspire to work for an organisation like this after I graduate."
"The work Act for Kids does to improve the lives of traumatised children is fantastic."
"I have full conviction of the good work that Act for Kids is doing, and am a supporter for life "
Early intervention makes a huge difference to vulnerable lives
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