Blog: In house media release
Willow talks to the Select Committee about the Children’s Act
“It has to change” – Child Safeguarding Charity Urges Children’s Act Overhaul Our CEO Willow Duffy recently spoke to the Government Select Committee about the urgency for an overhaul of…
What is the future of the Religious Sector?
Safeguarding Children consultant, Dr Michelle Egan-Bitran has worked as a Principal Advisor (Faith) with the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Utilising her experience, expertise…
Royal Commission provides government with chance to change New Zealand’s horrific child abuse rates
Safeguarding Children says today’s handing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care report to the Governor-General is a significant and important milestone. The report, which contains recommendations…
Government urged to introduce mandatory reporting on child abuse – with a safety belt
Safeguarding Children is urging the government to tread carefully before making a final decision on whether to introduce the mandatory reporting of child abuse. ACT Leader Hon. David Seymour has…
Call for more legal provisions to keep children safe
There is currently no legal requirement for volunteers working with children to go through police vetting. Many who are in paid employment working with children and young people are not…
How safe are your children?
The volunteer workforce and private businesses – how safe are your children? Last year, Safeguarding Children collected 3,655 signatures of support for a petition (Amend the Children’s Act 2014 to…
Annual Summary 2023
Safeguarding Children’s Annual Summary 2023 – Reflecting on an exceptional year! As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on Safeguarding Children’s incredible achievements in 2023. A…
Submission to Emergency Management Bill
Safeguarding Children CEO Willow Duffy is continually seeking opportunity to improve child safety and well-being. Willow’s latest advocacy work has been to make a submission regarding the Emergency Management Bill.…
Annual Summary 2022
Our Annual Summary 2022 is out now and we are excited to share with you what we have been up to this year. Some of our key achievements are listed…
Grooming Legislation Submission
Our CEO, Willow Duffy has completed a submission in regards to the Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill. Currently, the Crimes Act 1961 131B only relates to online grooming. Furthermore, the Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment…