Blog: In house media release

Safeguarding Children says today’s handing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care report to the Governor-General is a significant and important milestone. The report, which contains recommendations…

Safeguarding Children is urging the government to tread carefully before making a final decision on whether to introduce the mandatory reporting of child abuse. ACT Leader Hon. David Seymour has…

There is currently no legal requirement for volunteers working with children to go through police vetting. Many who are in paid employment working with children and young people are not…

The volunteer workforce and private businesses – how safe are your children? Last year, Safeguarding Children collected 3,655 signatures of support for a petition (Amend the Children’s Act 2014 to…

Safeguarding Children’s Annual Summary 2023 – Reflecting on an exceptional year! As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on Safeguarding Children’s incredible achievements in 2023. A…

Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy is continually seeking opportunity to improve child safety and well-being. Willow’s latest advocacy work has been to make a submission regarding the Emergency Management Bill.…

Our Annual Summary 2022 is out now and we are excited to share with you what we have been up to this year. Some of our key achievements are listed…

Our CEO, Willow Duffy has completed a submission in regards to the Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill. Currently, the Crimes Act 1961 131B only relates to online grooming. Furthermore, the Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment…

Despite the challenges 2021 has presented, the dedicated team at Safeguarding Children has continued to deliver current, quality child protection education. Our Annual Summary provides an overview of Safeguarding Children’s…

Below is a media release in regards to the petition launched to strengthen the Children’s Act 2014 to make children safer “It is time children are placed at the heart…