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We believe in children. Do you?

Australian research indicates that almost a quarter of teenagers have witnessed an incident of physical domestic violence against their mother or stepmother, but too many others are themselves the victims of significant physical, emotional or sexual abuse from a parent or care-giver¹

Helping Dylan find his way - he’s done nothing wrong, but throughout his life he’s been abused, insulted and left feeling worthless.

Will you be there for Dylan too? Click here to read more about Dylan.

Barnardos believes in keeping the child central. We know the impact and consequences that neglect, abuse, poverty and homelessness have not only on the individual but on the community as a whole. We remain committed to being a responsive and accessible agency that balances the need for immediate help for children and young people in crisis, with work to prevent these crises from happening.

Child abuse has severe emotional and social consequences. Consequences that can have life-long repercussions for young people and society as a whole. We believe teenagers deserve to be safe and supported through the uncertainties and challenges of adolescence.

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