About Us

Learn about NAPCAN as an organisation and our mission, goals and strategies.

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The Issue

Child abuse and neglect is Australia's most significant social problem.
Last year over 30,000 Australian children were proven to have been abused or neglected.

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Our Mission

The mission of NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect is to prevent child abuse and neglect and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every Australian child.

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Children's Rights

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child underpins all of NAPCAN's work.

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Our Strategy

Our strategy is to motivate and empower all adults to advocate on behalf of children by influencing behaviour, policy, practice and the law.

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NAPCAN Position Statements

Read NAPCAN's responses to proposed Government Policy and NAPCAN's position statements on key issues.

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Our Organisation

NAPCAN is a national charity founded on concern for all children and focused on bringing about change to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

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Our Board

NAPCAN is governed by a Board of Directors who give their time on a volunteer basis.

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