Accessibility of child sexual abuse prevention in Australia
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the conversation on child sexual abuse.
Who We Are
The National Centre is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
Our vision is for a community where children are safe and victims and survivors are supported to heal and recover, free of stigma and shame – a future without child sexual abuse.
Why We’re Here
Across Australia, one in three girls and one in five boys have experienced some form of child sexual abuse before the age of 18.*
1 in 3
GIRLS
1 in 5
BOYS
These are alarming statistics that must be addressed now. For too long, children have not been believed, while victims and survivors have had to live with secrecy, silence and shame.
To have the best opportunity to heal, victims and survivors must feel safe to disclose and receive the necessary support that is non-stigmatising, appropriate to their needs and effective.
Our purpose is to disrupt the dynamics that have failed to stop child sexual abuse from occurring, and prevented victims and survivors from being validated and supported.
*Australian Childhood Maltreatment Study, 2023
The National Centre is a not a support service. If you require help or support please click here.
What We Do
The National Centre has a specific mandate to:
Support and promote strategic research and address knowledge gaps on the issue of child sexual abuse
Build the capability of workforces through usable resources, promote best practice, and provide education and training
Reduce stigma and undertake awareness raising activities
Stories to the forefront
One child is a tragedy, millions of children are a statistic. It’s important that people hear the stories and the individual outcomes.
The National Centre partners with victims and survivors; valuing their knowledge, experiences and their stories. The quote above is from one of our three advisory panels, which inspired a big part of our rebrand.
Help and Support
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
If you want to talk to someone about child sexual abuse or need support, you can contact one of these services:
If you want to talk to someone about child sexual abuse or need support, you can contact one of these services:
If you need to report child abuse, search for ‘child abuse’ in your state or territory.
Lifeline
13 11 14
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
13YARN
13 92 76
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
A culturally safe crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence and abuse
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service
1300 657 380
9am-5pm, 7 days a week
For adults impacted by childhood trauma including child sexual abuse
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
QLife
1800 184 527
3pm – midnight, 7 days a week
An LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.