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The Young Professionals Committee (YPC) is a group of emerging leaders committed to protecting children from abuse and neglect and raising awareness of its root causes.
Members contribute to campaigns and prevention initiatives that address both the impact of abuse and the underlying mental health and relational factors that can contribute to it.
Working alongside like-minded peers, the YPC aims to break cycles of harm, support early prevention, and help create safer, more informed environments for children—while also developing their own personal and professional growth.
- Together, we can stop abuse before it begins.
- Your voice and energy will help raise awareness and prevent child abuse.
- Let's create lasting, systemic change for brighter futures.
# Your support helps us protect children, heal families, and break the cycle of abuse.
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GAIN A VOICE, MAKE AN IMPACT
Join the Young Professionals Committee (YPC) and be part of a driven community of emerging leaders committed to protecting children and raising awareness of the mental health factors behind abuse. Make a real impact while developing your skills, expanding your network, and contributing to meaningful change in child protection.
2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS).
Mental abuse is strongly linked to major depressive and anxiety disorders, substance dependence,
self-harm, and suicide attempts.
In Australia in 2023‑24, 57% of children with substantiated maltreatment had mental abuse
recorded as the primary type of abuse. (AIHW)
