Child abuse and neglect affects the whole community - and leading evidence shows that it takes the whole community to prevent it. By making all communities child friendly , we will not just reduce instances of abuse and neglect, but prevent it from even happening in the First place. But we cannot achieve this vision alone. We need the passion and commitment of people like you. Together we can build a child friendly Australia - one community at a time. This kit provides you with all the information and inspiration you need, to help make your community child friendly. Along with background information on the issue of child abuse and neglect, this kit also offers step-by-step advice on forming your own Child friendly Community Action Group and planning your child friendly initiatives. Lists of further resources and inspiring examples of existing child friendly initiatives MORE are also included.

Who the kit is for
This kit is designed for anyone passionate about and committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Whether you are a parent, carer, professional, practitioner, doctor, teacher, business person, community leader, interest group, coach, child, young person, or simply someone who cares, we encourage you to use this kit as a starting point for making your community more child friendly. By forming your own local Child Friendly Community Action Group, you will be joining like-minded people across Australia - not only helping to put an end to child abuse and neglect but also to give Australian kids the best childhood possible. Download KitHERE

Download the kit in sections:
Get Informed Find out about child friendly communities and how they help prevent child abuse and neglect HERE

Get Inspired Read stories on child friendly initiatives around Australia and how you can make your community more child friendly HERE

Get Involved Test your commitment by taking the Child friendly Challenge, including signing NAPCAN's Pledge for a child friendly Australia HERE

Get Active Using the step-by-step guide in this kit, form a Child friendly Community Action Group to ensure your community is child friendly HERE

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