Building a secure future: Australian children and young people’s safety, security and protection
May 15, 2025 - May 15, 2025
While many children and young people in Australia experience safety and support, others face daily risks to their wellbeing. From violence and bullying to poverty and systemic disadvantage, too many children are navigating challenges that can have long-term consequences.
Join UNICEF Australia and ARACY for the online launch of their latest deep dive paper: Building a secure future: A review of Australian children and young people’s safety, security and protection. This webinar explores how children are faring in the ‘Valued, Loved and Safe’ domain of The Nest framework, and examines the intersection of child maltreatment, the protection system and youth justice.
Speakers
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Professor Daryl Higgins – Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University
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Oliver White – National Youth Project Officer and Chair, NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
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Katie Maskiell (facilitator) – Head of Policy and Advocacy, UNICEF Australia
What to expect
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Insights from the latest research into child safety and wellbeing
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Discussion of the challenges facing children in overlapping systems
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Perspectives from youth voices and sector leaders
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A review of policy implications and recommendations for future action
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