About our Background Artwork
The background artwork displayed on our site were created by children who have attended one of the specialist trauma counselling programs that are run by the Australian Childhood Foundation.
Children's drawings reflect childhood as they experience it. Children draw pictures of people, events in their lives and ideas that hold some significance for them. Children’s drawings give adults a glimpse into their world and how they experience the people in it. They help us to understand the meaning that children attach to events and people in their lives.
Many of these drawings are disturbing and distressing. Yet, there are also drawings that show the strength, courage and adaptability of children as they recover from the devastating impact of violence. Indeed, there are drawings that can inspire hope in all of us.
All the children and their guardians who have created a drawing or piece of art have given the Australian Childhood Foundation their permission for it to be reproduced in this way. The children have asked only that, as a community, we take some time to understand and respect their experiences.
The reality is that our childhood remains with us. The experiences and memories children receive during childhood influence the sort of adults they can be. It is our hope that after you reflect on this vivid art you will be willing to make an even greater commitment to take any step to put an end to child abuse in Australia.
