National Office for Child Safety
Impact of child sexual abuse
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (Royal Commission) uncovered the hidden nature, complex causes and significant impacts of child sexual abuse in institutions in Australia. During the Royal Commission's private sessions, victims and survivors reported 3 main impacts of institutional child sexual abuse:
95
%
Mental health
67
%
Relationships
56
%
Education and finances
Latest updates
Public consultation to help design a national point of referral – now open
We are seeking feedback from diverse stakeholders to inform the design and delivery of a national point of referral to assist victims, survivors and the community looking for information and support.
Launch of standards for services responding to child sexual abuse
We engaged the Australian Centre for Child Protection at the University of South Australia to develop the national Minimum Practice Standards: Specialist and Community Support Services Responding to Child Sexual Abuse, which are now available.
Reporting on child sexual abuse – guidance for media and victims and survivors
We commissioned the University of Canberra News and Media Research Centre to develop evidence‑based media guides to encourage responsible reporting on child sexual abuse and support victims and survivors engaging with the media.
Child Safety Risk Management Resources – Now Available
The National Office for Child Safety developed a suite of risk resources to support organisations to understand how to appropriately manage child safety risks. These resources align with and support implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.