Stop It Now Australia

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

The experienced practitioners at Stop It Now! Australia provide free and anonymous advice, support and resources for people concerned about their own or someone else’s behaviour towards children.

Child safety is a shared responsibility, and help is available for those seeking support or guidance.

📞 Call 1800 01 1800 for free and anonymous support
👉 Visit https://tinyurl.com/ykf8bzmn

Are you worried about someone you know and how they behave around children, but not sure what to do next?

You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our anonymous helpline offers a safe, non-judgmental space to talk things through and get support. It’s okay to feel unsure - reaching out can help you make sense of your concerns.

Taking that first step can help prevent harm and keep children safe. Call us on 1800 01 1800 or visit https://tinyurl.com/t3rbtj9c

Stop It Now! Australia is a free, anonymous service designed to help prevent child sexual abuse.

We provide:
✔️ Support for people worried about their own sexual thoughts or behaviour towards children
✔️ Advice for those concerned about someone else’s sexual thoughts or behaviour towards children
✔️ Online self-help modules which contain practical strategies to understand and manage your online and offline behaviour

Reaching out for support is a positive step. You don’t have to manage your concerns alone - help is available.

Call 1800 01 1800 or visit www.stopitnow.org.au to learn more about how we can help you.

Stop It Now! Australia is available now as a national service to prevent child sexual abuse and keep children safe from harm, building on the pilot run by Jesuit Social Services and funded under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse.

Our free and anonymous helpline connects adults who are worried about their own or someone else's sexual thoughts or behaviour towards children with real-time support, advice and practical guidance.

Prevention starts with conversation. If you’re concerned about child sexual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.

You can call our anonymous helpline on 1800 01 1800 or visit www.StopItNow.org.au (https://www.stopitnow.org.au/) to find out more.

🌐Today is Safer Internet Day 2026!

Online safety is everyone’s responsibility - at school, at work, and in the community. Today is a great chance to spark conversations, share resources, and take small actions that make a big difference.

💡 Check out the Safer Internet Day hub for tips, tools, webinars, and even games to help kids learn about staying safe online.

👉 eSafety Commissioner's Safer Internet Day hub: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/sid

Child sexual abuse can occur online, including to teenagers, but adults can take steps to help protect children.

This video from eSafety Commissioner reminds parents and carers that regular conversations, paying attention to online activity, and using safety settings can reduce risks and support children to stay safe online. It also highlights the importance of speaking up and reporting harmful content.

For practical, trusted advice on protecting children from online sexual abuse, and how to report concerns, visit eSafety: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/protecting-children-from-sexual-abuse-online

If this topic raises concerns for you or someone you know, anonymous support is available through Stop It Now! Australia on 1800 01 1800.

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The Stop It Now! Australia helpline will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, and will re-open on Monday 5 January 2026.

We know this time of year can feel particularly tough if you're feeling worried about your own or someone else's sexual thoughts or behaviour towards children. While our helpline is closed, you can still access information, guidance and our self-help modules anytime at https://bit.ly/3rsdb3g.

Thank you for your understanding. We’ll be here to support you again in the new year.