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Act for Kids join ACCCE in the fight against Child Exploitation

The Act for Kids team had a productive meeting on 21 January 2021 with our … Continued

22 January 2021

New Executive Director Appointments

Act for Kids Chief Executive Office Doctor Katrina Lines is thrilled to announce the appointment … Continued

14 January 2021

Calls for calm in Brisbane as Coronavirus panic sets in causing fearful behaviours

Calls for calm in Brisbane as Coronavirus panic sets in causing fearful behaviours. Act for … Continued

8 January 2021

Warning to parents & caregivers as violence erupts in the United States again

Warning to parents & caregivers as violence erupts in the United States again Act for … Continued

7 January 2021

‘Being Present is the best Present this Christmas’  

Act for Kids is urging families not to over-spend this festive season to avoid a … Continued

17 December 2020

‘Is there a predator under your Christmas tree?’

Act for Kids is warning parents and caregivers to ensure they have sufficient supervision of … Continued

16 December 2020

Protective behaviour programs in schools

Calls for our political leaders to commit to child protection in schools There is growing … Continued

20 October 2020

Act for Kids recognised as a leader in child protection

Act for Kids has won two awards at the recent Queensland Child Protection Week (QCPW) … Continued

17 September 2020

Response to graphic suicide posted on social media

A statement by Stephen Beckett on behalf of Act for Kids Act for Kids understands … Continued

8 September 2020

New service to support vulnerable children in Gladstone

Vulnerable children and families in Gladstone who have suffered sexual abuse or display harmful sexual … Continued

4 September 2020

Giving Day to Provide Urgent Support

Act for Kids has announced its first annual giving day, Change for Kids, to raise … Continued

2 September 2020

Father figures vital for healthy childhood development

Act for Kids is urging fathers to spend quality time with their kids, as new … Continued

30 August 2020

Vital support flowing for grass roots health care providers

Act for Kids will benefit from the $30 million fund established to support Queensland’s community-based … Continued

24 August 2020

Act for Kids unlocks extra capacity to help more traumatised children

Act for Kids has doubled their service footprint in Brisbane North to help save more … Continued

28 July 2020

Thank you for giving Maddie a second chance

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to say a massive THANK YOU for … Continued

7 July 2020

Response to a new child safety model

A statement by Dr Katrina Lines on behalf of Act for Kids Act for Kids … Continued

17 June 2020

Act for Kids applauds CBA taking action against abuse

Act for Kids has congratulated the Commonwealth Bank on its decision to ban customers who … Continued

5 June 2020

Findings of inquest into the death of Mason Jet Lee

A statement by Dr Katrina Lines on behalf of Act for Kids The Coroner’s report … Continued

2 June 2020