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The Respect Competition is part of the Stop it at the Start campaign and encourages young people to think about respect and what it means to them.

Students in years 4-9 across Australia are encouraged to create a storyboard about what respect looks like in their world.

The winner will have their storyboard turned into a 30 second animation by a professional animator and will receive a $500 gift card for themselves and one for their school.

All our children have the right to feel and be safe all the time.

We are incredibly proud to stand beside our friends Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Bravehearts in the e-kidna alliance. ❤️

We want to empower Australia to RECOGNISE | REACT | REPORT child sexual abuse.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/fEZv50SUk8V

It is everyone’s business to make sure our children, young people, parents, carers, and community are confident and capable of taking action ❤️
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is proud to form part of a powerful alliance with our friends Bravehearts and Act for Kids to stand against child sexual abuse.
Read more about E-Kidna ➡️ https://ow.ly/fEZv50SUk8V

Today on the 9th of August, we join people around the world to celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Find out more about how Act for Kids is collaborating with our partners in Allies for Children to advocate for children to thrive in culture and with kin ▶️ https://tinyurl.com/5fwkazh3

Smiles all round today when members of the Morialta Charitable Trust Board visited Act for Kids' centre in Marden, Adelaide.

Morialta Charitable Trust generously supports those who care for South Australian children, youth and their families, and we were thrilled to share a first-hand look at our Adelaide therapy centre.

A big thank you for your support of Act for Kids, and for all that you do! 💗

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day – a day where we come together to celebrate the strengths and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

This year’s theme is, ‘Strong in Culture, Stronger Together’.

Every day at Act for Kids, we’re working together to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can thrive, be strong in culture and connected to kin and community.

In 2023, we were incredibly proud to work alongside Gangalidda Traditional Owner Barry Walden to produce a special documentary: “The Story of Dumaji - ‘Kids in Culture”.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaNIL72hUKc&t=5s

Act for Kids has been delivering services in a proud partnership with First Nations people in Dumaji since 2008.



A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers, this story contains the names and images of people who have passed away.

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Did you know that Act for Kids is a 2023-24 Inclusive Employer?

Dr Katrina Lines, CEO, Act for Kids said, "Our dedication to inclusivity goes to the very heart of our purpose – we help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives."

Thank you to our team members who, through their unwavering commitment to our values, have played a pivotal role in achieving the recognition of being named Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024. 🥰

Diversity Council Australia

Congratulations 2023-24 Inclusive Employer Act for Kids! On achieving this recognition Dr Katrina Lines, CEO, Act for Kids said, "The acknowledgement as an Inclusive Employer is a testament to our commitment to creating a workplace where every team member at Act for Kids and Youthrive is not only welcomed but celebrated for their unique qualities and contributions.

The power of inclusion goes far beyond our organisation. When our team members feel a sense of belonging, it directly translates into better outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with.

Our dedication to inclusivity goes to the very heart of our purpose – we help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our team members who, through their unwavering commitment to our values, have played a pivotal role in achieving the recognition of being named Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024.”

The team from Viva Energy Australia inc recently visited our Act for Kids Mackay office to kindly donate Care Flight Bears. They will be given out to the children that our various teams support.

Thank you so much Viva Energy Australia for bringing smiles to children and helping them heal from trauma. ❤️

We recently celebrated the 1st Birthday of the Townsville Individual Support Services team!

A wonderful celebration was held with the Townsville region. Huge congratulations to the team, and thank you for all the work you do. ❤️🙌

Today is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

We support Australian Federal Police to combat child trafficking in Australia.

Everyone can help stop this. We urge the community to recognise the signs. Know what to do. Help is available.

Read more about this crime type, what the AFP is doing in this space and indicators of trafficking here: http://www.afp.gov.au/.../human-trafficking-and-slavery

Today is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The AFP remains committed to combatting child trafficking in Australia.

In partnership with Commonwealth and State law enforcement agencies and non-government organisations, we are focused on the prevention, disruption, and investigation – and the protection and support of victims. Everyone can help stop this. We urge the community to recognise the signs. Know what to do. Help is available.

Read more about this crime type, what the AFP is doing in this space and indicators of trafficking here: www.afp.gov.au/crimes/human-trafficking-and-people-smuggling/human-trafficking-and-slavery

This week we celebrated the first anniversary of the Act for Kids Moreton Centre's opening, a testament to strong community collaboration supporting children and families in the Moreton-Caboolture region. ❤️🙌

The Honourable Mark Ryan MP, Cathy Taylor from the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, and Act for Kids' corporate partners Auto & General Insurance Company Ltd, Caboolture Sports Club and the Property Industry Foundation all crucial to the centre's development, joined Act for Kids CEO, Dr Katrina Lines and team for a progress update.

The centre continues to provide crucial services, including the Safe Family Program, which delivers a structured program supporting families impacted by domestic and family violence.

We are thrilled to announce that Carina Leagues Club is supporting Act for Kids with a generous $10,000 donation.

Thank you so much for helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

Your commitment to your local community is inspiring!🥰❤️

How will you cheer someone up today? 💓🙌

Today, the Act for Kids team joined Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and other guests at Mark Ryan’s Small Business Network Coffee Catch Up.

Thank you so much for choosing Act for Kids as the charity of the month 💓🥰

The Toowoomba Act for Kids held an event for International LGBTIQA+ Day

Everyone enjoyed wearing a pop of colour for the morning tea and it was a fantastic way to end Pride Month 💓👏🌈

State election candidate Claire Carlin – Labor for Burleigh, visited the Act for Kids Varsity Lakes centre on Friday to learn more about the important work we do with children and families. Thanks for the visit, Claire!

The Far North QLD Act for Kids team attended the Cairns trivia 💓👏

Last week the Act for Kids team visited Frances Martin from Our Place. 🙌💓

We were truly inspired by the amazing success Our Place has achieved at Carlton Primary School. Your commitment to place-based integrated services for children and families and your impact in the community is incredible! Act for Kids looks forward to connecting into the future.

Pictured: Executive Director of Service Strategy and Growth, Tom McIntyre, Frances Martin from Our Place, Executive Director, Dr. Kaye Pickering, Act for Kids CEO, Dr. Katrina Lines, and Clinical Services Manager, Thomas Rhodes.

Thank you to Suzy Honisett from the National Child and Family Hubs Network at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, for connecting with our CEO, Dr. Katrina Lines, Executive Director, Dr. Kaye Pickering, Clinical Services Manager, Thomas Rhodes, and Executive Director of Service Strategy and Growth, Thomas Mcintyre.

We explored the impact of community and family hubs, and this collaboration will help to drive innovative service delivery across child, family, and community sectors. Act for Kids looks forward to participating in the network!

Brisbane Assessment and Service Connect (ASC) team recently took a road trip to Cherbourg and visited the Ration Shed.

The Ration Shed Museum, located in the Cherbourg Historical, Cultural and Community Precinct allows visitors to see and experience the past and present of a largest Aboriginal community in South East Queensland.

The Act for Kids team found it to be a very thought provoking and moving experience.

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At Act for Kids, we honour the front line child protection professionals for their efforts every day to prevent and treat child abuse. Every child has the right to grow up in a safe and nurturing family environment.

Thank you to our incredible staff for all you do to keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. ❤️🙌

Today we celebrate NAIDOC week.

NAIDOC week runs from the 7th to the 14th of July. NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Thank you to the Paradise Point Bowls Club for hosting Act for Kids earlier this week. We truly appreciate your community spirit and support towards Gold Coast Flourish program.

Flourish – Child and Family Therapy on the Gold Coast provides counselling for children, young people and their families who have experienced trauma or who are at risk of harm. ❤️

At Act for Kids, our one goal is to make sure as many children as possible have the happy childhood they deserve.❤️

Your donations sustain the Act for Kids Integrated Therapy Service. That’s a service where psychologists, occupational therapists and speech therapists spend one-on-one time with kids who need and deserve a second chance. 🙌

Please give today! Making a tax-deductible donation at www.actforkids.com.au/1000hours/

The Fourth Annual Individual Support Services State Leadership Conference was recently held in the Moreton Bay area.

The team brainstormed ways of refining procedure and elevating practice, but also had a focus on feedback, business and bettering the way we show our funders that we are ‘trauma-competent’. It was great to hear the voices of our leaders across the state!

Most importantly, it was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the stalwarts and connect with some new faces. 🙌

Thank you to these incredible team members for your dedication to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. ❤️

You can help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

As the 30th of June approaches, you can help make a life-changing difference for children with a tax deductible gift.

Please donate to Project 1000 Hours today and help children in need: www.actforkids.com.au/1000hours

Being part of a family is truly a blessing. Everyone may not be related by blood but they will be bonded together forever. ❤️