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Launch of e-kidna: Child protection organisations unite to form powerful alliance
Three national child protection organisations have joined forces to create a powerful alliance in the fight against child sexual abuse. Act for Kids, Bravehearts and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation will this week launch e-kidna – an advocacy group promoting system change and education to help keep kids safe. Launching on Children’s Week and with the…
The Australian Government launches national campaign to prevent child sexual abuse.
The $22.4 million ‘One Talk at a Time’ campaign is targeted at adults who play an active role in the lives of children and young people and encourages them to have ongoing, proactive and preventive conversations about child sexual abuse. Based on significant research and testing ‘One Talk at a Time’ demonstrates the power that…
DAY FOR DANIEL – Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day
Friday 27 October, 2023. Held annually on the last Friday of October, Day for Daniel honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe. We ask all Australians on this very special day to Wear Red, Educate and Donate. Parents, carers, and educators are encouraged to start a conversation with children and young people about personal safety. Schools…
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The e-kidna Group is a national partnership of three leading child protection agencies who stand together to advocate for and protect kids.
E-KIDNA’S AIM IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PRIMARY PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN AUSTRALIA
We stand for:
- Nationally adopted and well implemented universal initiatives to prevent harm
- Simple, consistent and accessible information that parents, carers and community members can use in the daily care of children.
- Clear, consistent and national messaging to protect kids
To achieve this we advocate for:
- Key child protection priorities in policy and legislation
- Tangible implementation of primary prevention strategies across Australia
- Campaigns that message that child protection is everyone’s job
- Alignment of education offerings and key messaging around child protection.
- Increased accessibility of child protection materials for parents, caregivers, educators, and communities
