Stop It Now Australia

29/09/2026

Did you know that more than 1 in 4 Australians have faced child sexual abuse?

That's not a statistic to scroll past - it's a signal that we need to do more, and that doing more is possible.

Child sexual abuse is preventable. Research shows that when people who are concerned about their own thoughts or behaviour get support early, harm can be stopped before it happens.

That's exactly why Stop It Now! Australia exists. We're a free, anonymous helpline staffed by skilled practitioners, here to help people make positive changes to prevent offending and keep children safe.

The problem is serious. We all have a part to play in the solution.

📞 1800 01 1800
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/ykf8bzmn

29/09/2026

Hear it from the people who've reached out themselves.

This is what reaching out looks like - A real, non-judgemental conversation, with children's safety always at the centre.

If you're concerned about someone you know, our helpline is free, anonymous and here when you need it.

📞 Call us on 1800 01 1800
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/ykf8bzmn

01/09/2026

Worried about how a friend or family member behaves around children?

You are not alone - and you don't have to figure this out alone either.

Whether something didn't sit quite right, you've seen warning signs, or someone close to you has been arrested for a child sexual abuse offence, Stop It Now! Australia is here to listen without judgement and support you through this.

Trust your gut and reach out. Our helpline is free, anonymous and non-judgemental - no matter how big or small your concern feels.

📞 Call us on 1800 01 1800
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/3ztzmpu5

25/08/2026

Professionals working with people affected by child sexual abuse often face complex, high-stakes conversations, but you don't have to navigate them alone.

Whether you're supporting someone concerned about their own thoughts or behaviour, a colleague or client worried about someone else, a child showing signs of harm, or a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse, Stop It Now! Australia is here to help you respond safely and confidently.

Our trained practitioners offer free and anonymous guidance for professionals across health, justice, education, community services or any related field.

📞 Call us on 1800 01 1800 to discuss a concern
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/4wkfn9b4

18/08/2026

If you're worried about your own sexual thoughts towards children, reaching out is one of the strongest, most courageous steps you can take.

Stop It Now! Australia is free, anonymous, and staffed by skilled practitioners who can provide you with advice, help and resources. We're here to offer anonymous, non-judgemental support and guidance to help you stay in control, manage these thoughts, and build a positive life, free from harm.

📞 Call us on 1800 01 1800
🌐 Visit https://tinyurl.com/56whkb8f to learn more

13/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Stop It Now! Malta on their launch!

It's fantastic to see the Stop It Now movement continuing to grow internationally - another country now has a specialised, anonymous service helping to prevent child sexual abuse.

We know first-hand how much groundwork goes into building a service like this, and we're proud to stand alongside Malta, the USA, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium as part of this global effort.

Welcome to the movement, Stop It Now! Malta.

12/08/2026

Child sexual abuse is preventable.

Stop It Now! Australia is a free, anonymous service helping people make positive changes and prevent offending.

All adults are responsible for keeping children safe — and help is available for anyone who needs it.

📞 1800 01 1800
🌐 https://tinyurl.com/ykf8bzmn

04/08/2026

We stand with the Internet Watch Foundation on this.

Language matters - especially when it comes to child sexual abuse. Calling it what it is centres the harm caused to children and young people.

At Stop It Now! Australia, we are committed to using accurate, respectful language in everything we do. Child sexual abuse material is exactly that - abuse. Not po*******hy.

Read the Internet Watch Foundation's full explainer on why the language we use matters: https://www.iwf.org.uk/.../child-sexual-abuse-material.../

📣 Lets be clear, there’s no such thing as 'child po*******hy'. It’s child sexual abuse images and videos.

The use of inappropriate and inaccurate language to describe the imagery associated with child sexual abuse is diminishing the impact of this horrific, traumatising crime and minimising perpetrator accountability.

Learn more about why language matters: https://www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/blogs/child-sexual-abuse-material-vs-child-porn-why-language-matters/

15/07/2026

Stop It Now! Australia welcomes this important step forward. A dedicated national information and referral service for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse means more people will be able to find the right support at the right time - and we stand fully in solidarity with this work.

Congratulations to the Australian Childhood Foundation, and best of luck delivering this important initiative.

If reading about this brings up anything for you, support is available. Find trusted services on our website: https://www.stopitnow.org.au/victim-survivors/

03/07/2026

Talking about child safety should not wait until something's wrong.

We're proud to support Project Paradigm Australia's practical guide, "It's Never Too Early," designed to help parents and carers (including expectant families) start and continue conversations about child sexual abuse prevention with confidence.

The guide covers what constitutes child sexual abuse, practical tips for starting conversations, and guidance on responding to disclosures or seeking support - available as a written guide, audiobook, or video.

Community education and early intervention are essential to keeping children safe. This resource is a valuable part of that work.

📖 Read the guide:

Project Paradigm is a national strategy that works to support prevention, early intervention and community capacity building in the effort to ensure children and young people are free from harm through exploitation.