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What is child sexual abuse

WebDefinition. Child sexual abuse is any act that exposes a child or young person to, or involve a child or young person in, sexual activities that: they do not understand. they do not or …

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Looking after your wellbeing National Office for Child Safety

WebChild sexual abuse is a hard topic to talk or even think about, so it’s important to take breaks when you need. Simple things like going for a walk, doing something you enjoy, focusing …

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Signs and indicators of child sexual abuse

WebPhysical signs that a child may have experienced child sexual abuse include: headaches. stomach aches. bed-wetting. change in appetite and/or weight loss. nightmares and …

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Child sexual abuse: Get the facts National Office for Child Safety

WebChild sexual abuse can have profound, long-term impacts across all aspects of a person's life, including their health, education, employment and relationships. Australians who …

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National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse …

WebThe National Strategy provides a nationally coordinated, strategic framework for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. It seeks to reduce the risk, extent and impact of …

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How many people have experienced child sexual abuse

WebThe ACMS estimates that around 1 in 4 (28.5%) Australians aged 16 years and over have experienced child sexual abuse, with females twice as likely to have experienced child …

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National Office for Child Safety National Office for Child Safety

WebThe National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) leads the development and implementation of several national priorities to protect children and young people, and support victims and …

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Grooming National Office for Child Safety

WebOnline child grooming is the process of establishing and building a relationship with a child or young person while online, to facilitate sexual abuse that is either physical (in person) …

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Get support National Office for Child Safety

WebSpecialist services. Children and young people. Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 nation-wide support service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 …

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Child Safety Risk Management Resources

WebThe resources developed include: Child Safety Risk Management Guide (Guide): The Guide explains the steps that organisations of varying risk maturities should take to embed child …

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Keeping Our Kids Safe National Office for Child Safety

WebThe National Office worked in partnership with SNAICC — National Voice for our Children (SNAICC) to create resources that support organisations working with Aboriginal and …

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Who perpetrates child sexual abuse

WebThe Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS), released in 2023, highlighted that the 2 most common adult perpetrators of child sexual abuse are offenders who are known to …

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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

WebThe National Principles for Child Safe Organisations set out a nationally consistent approach to promoting a culture of child safety and wellbeing within organisations. The principles …

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Make a report National Office for Child Safety

WebMake a report. The National Office for Child Safety (the National Office) provides national leadership to develop and deliver national policies and strategies to increase children's …

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Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations

WebThe Introductory Self-Assessment Tool for Organisations helps organisations learn about the National Principles and identify priority areas for improvement. The tool gives …

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Framework Requirement 2 – Training and compliance

WebUnder Requirement 2 of the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework, Commonwealth entities are required to establish and maintain a system of training and compliance to make staff …

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Kids Helpline National Office for Child Safety

WebKids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 nation-wide support service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, offering peer to peer support, self-help resources …

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My Circle National Office for Child Safety

WebMy Circle is Australia’s only clinically moderated peer-to-peer support platform that offers free 24/7 nationwide support specifically for young people aged 12 to 25 years. …

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Beyond Blue National Office for Child Safety

WebService features. Phone: 1300 22 4636. Operating hours: 24/7. Live chat: The Beyond Blue Webchat is free and available 24/7.

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