child abuse

Calls for federal government to prioritise safety over cost in early childhood education

The Wire

Last week saw the appointment of Victorian senator, Jess Walsh, as the new minister for early childhood education. In the...

Girls more at risk of sexual abuse and neglect: Research

The Wire

Content warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse and may distress some people. A landmark study investigating child abuse and...

One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

The Wire

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment, highlighting the need...