This year’s theme, “Stronger Communities, Safer Children”, emphasises that communities matter to children, and asks all Australians to play their part to help protect children and support families within their communities.

In partnership with NAPCAN, the Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) information exchange at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared this resource to illustrate the “Stronger Communities, Safer Children” message. It presents findings from recent Australian research that highlight the importance of community – alongside a well-functioning statutory child protection system integrated with family services and early intervention – in keeping children safe.