KiDS CAN

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNROC) decrees that children have the right to survival; the right to develop to the fullest; the right to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation; and the right to participate fully in family, cultural and social life.

NAPCAN's KiDS CAN program is focused on the right for children and young people to participate fully in their lives - and functions to help them build resilience, develop healthy relationships and break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

KiDS CAN helps children and young people build positive approaches towards challenges and potential conflict, and works to develop in them a sense of belonging to a group and community.

KiDS CAN also aims to provide children and young people with a voice on matters of concern to them, it encourages their participation in community projects - so that each individual experiences making a positive difference - and provides opportunities to make decisions and take responsibility for the operation and completion of a project.

If you would like to understand more about KiDS CAN, please contact Madelene McGrath on 02 9269 9200.