Joe Tucci

CEO of the Australian Childhood Foundation and Chair, National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

Perpetrators of child sexual abuse are master manipulators. They groom whole of organisations. They create environments in which truth is distorted in order to access children, abuse them and then keep it all secret. Vigilance is critical. https://t.co/VCtoeKd3KP

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

We believe that our economy is so important that we have established an independent Reserve Bank. Our children”s safety is even more critical. That is why we need to re-establish a National Child Protection Council. My piece in @theheraldsun

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

The #ACMS recently reported that 30.9% of Australians over 16 years have suffered serious emotional abuse as children. That is 6 million people carrying experiences of total humiliation and negation of their identity. We need to do more.

https://t.co/GOTfkr4zO9

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

This is not a wake up call for governments and services. This is an emergency for the whole community. If we are not prepared to change our attitudes towards the safety of children now, we never will. #acms

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

I’m listening to Professor Ben Mathews at the launch of the results of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study at QUT. So much data to take in and understand. Just one example is that 43.80% of 16-24 year olds have witnessed family and domestic violence.

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

All types of abuse occur chronically over extended period of time. 1 in 4 experienced 3-5 types of maltreatment at the same time.

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

Child sexual abuse continues its hold on the lives of children and young people, especially those with additional vulnerabilities. We need vigilance and an acceptance that such violation intentionally exploits children for the gratification of adults. https://t.co/QKEA9l0K7x

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

Along with Y-Australia, we are joining forces with a coalition of major Australian businesses to help keep children safe wherever they go. Businesses play an important role in ensuring their own services, systems and practices safeguard children.

[9News Melbourne @9NewsMelb]

Confronting new research shows Australia is one of the fastest growing markets in the world for child sex abuse materials, triggering the formation of a coalition aimed at protecting young people.

@AusChildhood CEO Dr Joe Tucci joins @chriskohler to discuss this problem. #9News

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

Important report. Children cannot be left out of how we design our systems of protection.

[Kate Fitz-Gibbon @Kate_FitzGibbon]

Released today: Our report presents findings from interviews with 17 young victim-survivors of family violence. Enormous gratitude to the incredible individuals who shared their experiences with us. Change is urgently needed.
Access the Report via https://t.co/VAFnjtypzd #DFV

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

This is an important new resource for the important adults in the lives of children.

[AustralianChildhood @AusChildhood]

1/3 Online child sexual abuse and exploitation occurs when adults take advantage of children and young people online, in order to force or manipulate them into being involved in sexual acts for the gratification or benefit of adults.

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

We have been battling the exploitation of children for adult gain and profit for years. Children have fundamental rights that adults should uphold. It is the very idea behind this so called campaign that is abusive to all children. https://t.co/umWuJYgfaO

[National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse @NationalCentre_]

Last week we launched Draft Five-year Strategy. PM @AlboMP announced its launch in a speech to the House of Representatives on the 4th anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Find out more: https://t.co/sMOWPoMA3i

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

We would really appreciate your feedback. Help to shape the first five years of work that the National Centre will undertake.

[National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse @NationalCentre_]

We're proud to share our Draft Five-year strategy. This strategy sets the starting point for what the National Centre intends to do and accomplish with the input of victims and survivors.
Find out more: https://t.co/ovj6YEJPM1
@AusChildhood @BlueKnotOrg @HealingOurWay

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

It’s important that children are not overlooked.

[Kate Fitz-Gibbon @Kate_FitzGibbon]

On the eve of National Children's week leading advocates, Commissioners, practitioners & academics call for children & young people to be centred in the implementation of the National Plan. Transformative outcomes are critically needed. Read our statement: https://t.co/eeUBdAuFUM

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

We really would encourage you to apply for a research grant if you are a practitioner and can collect data that will help the National Centre address its seven key challenges.

[National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse @NationalCentre_]

Applications are now open for our first competitive grants round.
This grants round is open to any Australian organisation with the capacity to undertake research. https://t.co/hltqa7tcmN
@AusChildhood @BlueKnotOrg @HealingOurWay

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

Emma is a remarkable young woman who has been planning this project with us for over five years. It responds to the call over decades from adults with lived experience of child sexual abuse to provide their expertise into strategies that better protect and prevent abuse.

[AustralianChildhood @AusChildhood]

Emma Hakansson is a young adult who, because of her experience, is driven to make a difference for the many children who continue to suffer through sexual abuse today.

This is Emma’s Project.

Find out more: https://t.co/JbHdu4q8hs

https://t.co/wuADI2wBQb

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

This is such an important role we are recruiting to with our colleagues at The Healing Foundation and Blueknot Foundation. It is a wonderful opportunity for a change maker with compassion and collaboration at the heart of their work.

[AustralianChildhood @AusChildhood]

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse is recruiting the permanent role of CEO to take forward the vision of creating safety for children & improving responses to survivors of child sexual abuse.

Apply now: https://t.co/eOlEqGVDmk

[AustralianChildhood @AusChildhood]

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse is recruiting the permanent role of CEO to take forward the vision of creating safety for children & improving responses to survivors of child sexual abuse.

Apply now: https://t.co/eOlEqGVDmk

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

A big shout out to our wonderful ambassador Rosie Batty and TARGET - our magical corporate partner for supporting our Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program. Acknowledging the importance of safety for all women and children. https://t.co/Qz4ztHRmkK

[Joe Tucci @JoeTucciACF]

It is a confusing and complex time for children. There are so many stories that reflect danger and loss. My thoughts in @theheraldsun today about what to do to help them make sense of it all. Kindness is the key.