NAPCAN (National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) was co-founded in 1987 by Rosemary Sinclair and Christine Stewart.

Since then NAPCAN has made a significant contribution to the safety and wellbeing of Australia’s children by raising Awareness of child abuse and neglect and its impacts.

And by developing and promoting effective prevention strategies and programs.

NAPCAN is governed by a Board of Directors, and has a highly experienced team of program, policy and advocacy staff located around Australia.

In addition NAPCAN has the support of a wide network of professionals, practitioners and concerned individuals who all donate their time and expertise to support our prevention strategies.

NAPCAN is a ‘for purpose’ organisation which has both deductible gift recipient and public benevolent institution status with the Australian Tax Office.