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Violence against children

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Report

Children and young people roundtable summary report


This report describes discussions at a roundtable bringing children and young people with lived and living experience of domestic, family and sexual violence together with relevant Australian Government ministers. The report emphasises it's time to move beyond listening and start taking action based on what children and young people are saying needs to change.
Report

Domestic and family violence experienced by children and young people in NSW


Children and young people are more than witnesses to domestic and family violence (DFV); they experience DFV and its impacts directly. This paper​ considers progress in embedding the understanding of children and young people as victim-survivors of DFV within New South Wales policy and practice, looking at social services, education, justice and child protection.
Guide

Supporting children and young people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence


This resource supports frontline workers to strengthen safety and recovery responses for children and young people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence. Focused on translating evidence into everyday practice, the resource is particularly relevant for practitioners working in regional and rural contexts, where service gaps, confidentiality risks and workforce pressures shape how support is delivered.
Strategy

Our ways – strong ways – our voices: national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan to end family, domestic and sexual violence 2026–2036


A 10-year national strategy that will guide actions towards ending violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. The plan is grounded in culture and lived experiences. Woven throughout the plan are eight principles that underpin change based on self‑determination, truth-telling, lived experience, healing, systemic transformation, intersectionality, accountability and Indigenous data sovereignty.
Journal article

Impact of child maltreatment on the costs of health service use and productivity loss: findings from the Australian child maltreatment study

Ben Mathews, Cathrine Mihalopoulos
Child maltreatment poses a substantial health burden, but its impact on healthcare costs and productivity loss in Australia remains unclear. The objective of this study was to estimate the costs of health service use and productivity loss associated with child maltreatment in Australia. It finds that targeted investment in prevention strategies is urgently needed.