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29/10/2024
CEO message – November 2024
Dear supporters, I want to express my deepest thanks to each of you for your unwavering support. It’s because of you that we’re able to continue our critical work with children, young people, and families who have experienced the trauma of abuse, violence, and neglect. Recently, the ABC featured the story of Claire* and her...
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22/07/2024
CEO message – August 2024
Dear supporters, We are excited to share with you some of the incredible work happening across the Foundation, including Katy’s story, a young girl who found hope and support after deeply struggling in a family challenged by intergenerational family violence. Your dedication and commitment to our organisation and purpose has allowed us to continue to...
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16/07/2024
Katy, a large noisy family, and the quiet birth of a goat
When our Therapeutic Specialist’s first met Katy, it quickly became apparent that her whole family was in need of help. Katy was the eldest of four children, living in a busy multigenerational family home with pets, parents, and grandchildren. It should have been a fun, supportive environment for a teenager with a disability. But most...
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16/05/2024
Janise Mitchell appointed as CEO
Janise Mitchell has officially been appointed CEO of Australian Childhood Foundation, following the passing of Dr Joe Tucci. Janise and Joe worked closely together for over 28 years, driven by their passion and commitment to advocating for the rights of children. Having met early in their careers, as students of social work, Janise and Joe...
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24/04/2024
Target’s generosity creates a welcoming haven for children, young people and families
In March, our West Ulverstone counselling centre received a fantastic gift from Target: a transformational refurbishment of the entire office. Target went above and beyond with three counselling rooms, a waiting room, resource rooms, games and activities, and even an outdoor space with a sandpit and garden beds. Local Target and Kmart store members and...
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24/04/2024
Acting CEO Message May 2024
Dear supporters, Firstly, I want to thank you for your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Joe always took great pride in sharing our success stories with you, and we will continue to do so while upholding his values, strength and passion. I...
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22/04/2024
Emma’s journey to healing through strength and resilience
Emma*, a young girl who loves unicorns and the colours pink and purple, showed remarkable strength and resilience throughout her healing journey with the Foundation. Emma had experienced complex trauma, including family violence, exposure to drug use, and neglect. She struggled at school and in afterschool care, there was risk of her being expelled, and...
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12/04/2024
Thank you from Janise Mitchell
I want to thank those of you who shared your kindness and support over the past several weeks since the passing of our CEO, and my friend, Joe Tucci. Receiving so many compassionate and thoughtful messages from across the world reminded me of the enormous impact Joe had on so many people. I am proud...
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15/03/2024
Vale Joe Tucci
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deep sadness that we let you know that Joe Tucci, our CEO, passed away on Wednesday. Joe held two things dear to his heart – family and the rights of children. It is no surprise then that we so often talked about Australian Childhood Foundation as a family. ...
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28/02/2024
Children are at the heart of what we do
Our therapeutic foster care services have launched in Western Australia, providing more children and young people with safe and supportive home environments. After decades of dedicated support to thousands of foster carers, and many invaluable learning experiences along the way, we are well-placed to achieve the best possible outcomes in foster care services. We believe...
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