Too often, children and young people are overlooked in conversations about domestic, family and sexual violence, dismissed as too young to understand or too resilient to be affected. But this is not the reality. Children are not passive bystanders, and the impact of violence does not fade with time – it shapes their future.
Bridging the gap between knowledge and action requires a conscious commitment to acknowledge children and young people and to centre them actively in practice. ANROWS is Australia’s trusted voice on domestic, family and sexual violence. As Australia’s only conference of its kind, this event uniquely brokers knowledge for policy and practice through a focus on centring the voices of children and young people.
Policymakers, service providers, practitioners, researchers and advocates will come together to listen to young voices, learn from their lived experiences, and act boldly to integrate their perspectives into policies, practices and systems.
Register now to join us from 14 to 16 May 2025.
14 & 15 May online. 16 May in person at the Aerial Function Centre, Sydney.
The evidence is clear: real change happens when we prioritise the voices of children and young people.
This is more than a conversation – it’s a call to action.