How To Be A Hero?

Who can support Childhood Hero?

All Australians are encouraged to become a Childhood Hero by making a donation to support the work of the Australian Childhood Foundation and help in the fight against child abuse.

How can you support Childhood Hero?

It’s easy: simply call 1800 176 453 or donate online.

What will your donation be used for?

A donation to the Childhood Hero appeal will help transform the lives of children who have been severely traumatised by abuse, and assist the Foundation in running prevention programs that help stop abuse before it happens:

  • $15 Gives a child a game or toy to comfort them when expressing their experience of abuse to counsellors.
  • $25 Provides creative materials to help children express their story of abuse to counsellors - a critical step in the healing process.
  • $50 Provides specialist telephone advice to professionals to help them identify and manage child abuse and family violence in the community.
  • $75 Allows us to run seminars to help parents raise happy and confident children free from the trauma and devastation of abuse
  • $100 Gives a family and child much needed counselling support to help them recover from the devastation of child abuse.
  • $150 Gives one child two counselling sessions, critical to their recovery from abuse and family violence.

There are a number of other ways that you can support Childhood Hero.

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Why become a Childhood Hero?

By becoming a Childhood Hero, Australians are helping to reduce the problem of child abuse nationally. The problem is increasing and requires a community wide approach to address it. Consider the following facts:

  • In 2003-2004, there were more children living away from their family for their own protection than ever before (21 795). This represents a 29% increase in the past five years.
  • Each year for the past five years, almost 1000 additional children cannot sleep in their own beds at home because they are at risk of being abused and neglected.
  • 219,384 child abuse cases were reported in 2003-2004. This figure has more than doubled over the past five years (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare January 2005).
  • Children who suffer abuse suffer a number of psychological and emotional problems including increase risk of suicide, learning difficulties, behavioural problems and juvenile crime. The Australian Childhood Foundation transforms the lives of abused children.