National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse

The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 (the National Strategy) has been released by the National Office of Child Safety.

Developed by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments in consultation with a range of non-government stakeholders, including victims and survivors, the National Strategy aims to improve Australia’s response to child sexual abuse in all settings.

The National Office for Child Safety (National Office) was responsible for developing the National Strategy, and is responsible for overseeing its implementation. Whilst the National Strategy has a whole-of-nation focus, the National Office will work closely with the National Indigenous Australians Agency and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to ensure it encompasses a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach to protecting all children.

Under the National Strategy, the NIAA will partner with Indigenous leaders to co-design and deliver healing initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and develop resources to assist frontline health workers to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survivors of child sexual abuse in a trauma-informed and culturally-safe way.

This content may be distressing for some. If you have been impacted by or are concerned about child sexual abuse, there are services and resources to help. A list can be found at Support Services