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The International Childhood Trauma Conference returns in 2025
Transforming trauma: connection and healing Every two years, practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and advocates from around the globe come together in Melbourne for the International Childhood Trauma Conference — a unique opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired by the world’s leading experts in trauma and attachment. In 2025, the conference returns to the …
Read MoreOn Us welcomes Phillip Doorgachurn
We are thrilled to announce that Phil Doorgachurn has joined Australian Childhood Foundation as the new General Manager of Strategic Child Safeguarding Initiatives. Phil brings with him an extensive career spanning 18 years, dedicated to safeguarding children around the globe. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to child safety make him the perfect leader for …
Read MoreThank you from Janise Mitchell
I want to thank those of you who shared your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Receiving so many compassionate and thoughtful messages from across the world reminded me of the enormous impact Joe had on so many people. I am proud …
Read MoreAlways Was and Always Will Be
Australian Childhood Foundation supports the need for meaningful change and believes that such change is long overdue. The ongoing over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adults in our child protection and justice systems has not changed despite many inquiries, reviews and commitments over many years to address these issues. We cannot claim …
Read MoreEveryone needs to play
‘Everyone needs to play’ story was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. It is well known that play is important for children. Children, especially young children explore and experience the world through play. But what about adults who did not get the experience of playing as …
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