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Queenslands child protection inquiry – final report
In July 2012, the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry was established and Commissioner Hon … Continued
27 August 2013
The annual Brisbane South Bank Business Breakfast
Dr Neil Carrington, CEO of Act for Kids, joined the panel for the sold out … Continued
21 August 2013
Meet one of the team
Jane Beasley Occupational Therapist, Intensive Family Support Program, Gold Coast Jane is a registered Occupational … Continued
15 August 2013
Kids Crusader Healing little hearts take a lot of hard play
Weve recently launched a new Kids Crusader campaign: Healing little hearts takes a lot of … Continued
15 August 2013
Gold Coast Youth Adventure Program
Act for Kids Gold Coast team has developed a Youth Advisory Committee, aimed at exploring … Continued
15 August 2013
Child neglect is on the rise in Queensland
Child neglect is a growing concern in Queensland. In one year alone, the number of … Continued
15 August 2013
Townsvilles grade one kids learn to be safe
The launch of the Learn to BE SAFE with Emmy with Melissa Freestun, Psychologist at … Continued
15 August 2013
St Laurences College Walkathon expected to raise over $10,000 for Act for Kids
Act for Kids CEO, Dr Neil Carrington attends St Laurences school assembly to thank each … Continued
9 August 2013
Townsville proves youre never too old to party like a kid
The Act for Kids Corporate Kids Charity Luncheon on 24 May was Townsvilles biggest party … Continued
6 August 2013
Matthews challenge raised awareness 19,341 feet above sea level!
Matthew Rouse, the managing partner and founder of Rouse Lawyers, recently endeavoured to climb the … Continued
17 July 2013
Brisbane Racing Carnival – Winners of ‘Pin & Win’
Act for Kids would like to congratulate the winners and thank everyone who supported the … Continued
13 June 2013
Qantas half marathon runners raise over $37k for Act for Kids!
From left to right: Alex Beaudry, Peter Bracewell , Mark Cameron, Sam Taranto, Nick Bull, … Continued
4 June 2013
Smartline donates $5k cheque to Act for Kids ‘Pin & Win’
Ray Strong and Mark Ellard of Smartline, presenting Act for Kids CEO, Dr Neil Carrington, … Continued
30 May 2013
Empowering Kids to Fly; Excellence in Inclusive Education
This month, the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment held the annual Showcase Awards … Continued
23 May 2013
Governor-General visits Act for Kids to mark 25th anniversary
From Left to Right: Dr Neil Carrington, CEO of Act for Kids, Ms Lesley-Anne Houghton, … Continued
16 May 2013
Third Queensland child protection inquiry in 13 years
The Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry was established on 1 July 2012 by the … Continued
8 April 2013
Review of the child protection system
The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian is the statutory body in … Continued
8 April 2013
Director of our SafeKIDS Program wins an award!
The Director of our SafeKIDS Program, Kieran Smith, has received a Child Protection Week Award … Continued
8 April 2013