How We Help
Act for Kids delivers evidence-based professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of harm.
How We Help
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm.
Our dedicated team of psychologists, speech therapists, early education specialists, counsellors, occupational therapists and family support workers have helped hundreds of thousands of children and families across our 30 centres since 1988.
Act for Kids has a team of over 450 staff from Adelaide all the way up to the Cape York Peninsula. Our services have expanded to include integrated therapy, support for vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities.
In 2022-23
over 45,400
cases of child abuse were confirmed
More than
501,000 reports
were made to child protection services in Australia
Over
21,000 kids
accessed therapy services with Act for Kids last year
Our Services
Our specialist teams support children, young people and families across the country.
Therapy Services
Enhancing the wellbeing of kids and young people who have experienced trauma or are at risk of harm.
Education Services
Includes internationally recognised Protective Behaviours program, Early Education Program, and our in-home parent education curriculum.
Family Support
Support for parents and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, or need help to reconnect as a family.
Counselling Services
Offering children and their family the support they need to raise happy, healthy kids and enjoy positive family relationships.