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Did you know? In Australia, one child dies every two weeks from abuse and neglect.^
45,000 children are unable to live with their parents due to abuse and neglect.**
1,200 reports of child abuse or neglect everyday.**
761,000 children are living in poverty.^
17,646 children experiencing homelessness are between 0-12 years of age.^^
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*Stock image. Model used for illustrative purposes and name changed to protect privacy. **AIHW Child Protection 2021-2022. ^Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Poverty in Australia 2023. ^^Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census 2021.
At age 2, Max was bashed so severely his thigh bone shattered. He needed surgery and therapy to learn how to walk again. “I have no doubt that if he had not been removed from the home, he could have been killed.” - Maryanne*, Barnardos Caseworker No child should ever be subjected to such horrific abuse. You have the power to keep children like Max safe from abuse and neglect.
We need your support to continue our life-saving services for abused and neglected children like Max. Together, we can ensure they receive the urgent care they need to start to heal from trauma and have a second chance at a normal childhood.
Therapy and counselling
Books and toys
Nutritional support
Urgent care and ongoing check-ups
Please give generously to help protect children from the horrors of abuse and neglect.