In this section, media outlets can download important resources for their use. These resources can only be used with permission from the Australian Childhood Foundation.
Over the past seven years, the number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect has almost tripled in Australia. In 1999-2000, there were 107,134 reports.
In 2007-2008, 34 279 children required court action in order to ensure their protection from abuse and neglect.
The number of referrals to the Australian Childhood Foundation has increased by 20 per cent during the 2008/2009 Financial Year.
