Australian Centre for Child Protection

The Australian Centre for Child Protection (ACCP) is Australia’s premier research centre for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We place a priority on prevention and early intervention, healing and recovery, as well as addressing underlying factors such as poverty, domestic violence, housing insecurity and mental health issues. We specialise in innovative approaches, from developing and implementing best practice programs and services through to child protection system and service reform. Our vision and work are led by the desire to develop a system founded on research, cultural knowledge, lived experience and clinical excellence which responds to the needs of vulnerable children and families.

The Centre is committed to promoting the needs, views and experiences of children and young people and leading the development of practices and policies that respond to them. We are also dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and their communities. To achieve success and realise our bold vision, we partner with governments and organisations across states and territories, nationally and internationally. Find out how you can partner with us to help drive a bright future for children and families. 

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country and the lands throughout Australia, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Elders and of all communities who also work and live on this land.

How the ACCP is reforming Australia’s child protection system

Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s greatest social and public health crises. Its impact is wide ranging, devastating and intergenerational. The ACCP is at the forefront of child protection research and is developing innovative approaches to preventing and responding to abuse and neglect. The Centre’s work is providing positive change to Australia’s child protection system and improving the safety of our children.

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