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.
Left all alone – then taken from ‘home’…with nothing but the dirty clothes on their back. When four-year-old Ava and three-year-old Zach came to Act for Kids, the siblings had been living in an abandoned shed and had retreated into a world of virtual silence.
Almost a year later, both children are making progress, but there’s a long way to go. Our dedicated integrated therapy team are working tirelessly to give the siblings 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.
Protective behaviours program for children in Grade One, early education program for 2.5 – 5 years, and an in-home parent education curriculum for families with children aged 0 to 5 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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