It's National Child Protection Week - help prevent abuse and neglect

The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) are an Australian organisation that focuses entirely on the prevention of child abuse and neglect before it starts. They promote National Child Protection Week which starts annually from Fathers' Day every year (Sunday 2nd - Saturday 8th September this year).
They say that we all have a role to play in protecting children from harm. The little things we do every day can help to create safer environments for children. For instance:

• Be kind to children and parents
• Respect young people
• Be a good role model around children
• Get involved in your local community
• Look out for signs of abuse or neglect; if you suspect something is wrong talk to an expert
• Always take reports of abuse seriously
• Avoid blame and don’t judge; instead, ask yourself what you can do to help
• Listen to the needs of children and spend time with them

National Child Protection Week is an opportunity for government, business and community to come together to promote the safety and wellbeing of children. Learn more about how to get involved here.