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Launch of standards for services responding to child sexual abuse

Wednesday, 6 September 2023
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.

Expression of interest to participate in stakeholder consultations on national point of referral – now open

Monday, 21 August 2023
We are seeking expressions of interest to participate in consultations to inform the design and delivery of a national point of referral for victims, survivors and the community looking for information and support.

Reporting on child sexual abuse – guidance for media and victims and survivors – now available

Wednesday, 26 July 2023
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.
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Child Safety Risk Management Resources – Now Available

Wednesday, 12 July 2023
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.
Child Safety Risk Resources available now

Planned Procurements for 2023-24

Monday, 3 July 2023
The Attorney-General’s Department has published its Annual Procurement Plan on AusTender. It includes 3 open tenders that we expect to release on AusTender in the first quarter of 2023–24.