Five-year-old Maddie was physically, emotionally and verbally abused by her parents from birth, witnessing severe domestic violence and substance abuse, including Ice.
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm.
Established in 1988, our dedicated team of psychologists, speech therapists, early education specialists, counsellors, occupational therapists and family support workers have helped thousands of children and families for over 38 years.
Act for Kids operates 35 centres with a team of more than 490 staff from Adelaide all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula.
Our specialist teams support children, young people and families across the country.
Enhancing the wellbeing of kids and young people who have experienced trauma or are at risk of harm.
Includes internationally recognised Protective Behaviours program, Early Education Program, and our in-home parent education curriculum.
Support for parents and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, or need help to reconnect as a family.
Offering children and their family the support they need to raise happy, healthy kids and enjoy positive family relationships.
Act for Kids relies on the fundraising and donations to support our Integrated Therapy Service, which helps kids who have experienced abuse and neglect.
We need skilled and qualified professionals to enable us to do our important work. Would you like to join our team?
If you are concerned about a child or young person, please report your concerns. Child Protection is everyone’s business.
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from Act for kids.
Five-year-old Maddie was physically, emotionally and verbally abused by her parents from birth, witnessing severe domestic violence and substance abuse, including Ice.
For the first six years of his little life, eight-year-old Aiden was beaten, burned, threatened, and degraded.
Five year old Josh saw his Mum brutally stabbed by his father – causing him to suffer horrific nightmares long after the family was safe.
17 year old Lisa grew up experiencing severe physical and emotional abuse. She was hit, slapped and forced to perform physical labour.