Imagine seeing your child suffer and even die from a disease that is treatable—and preventable. Unfortunately, that’s the case for thousands of parents in the Philippines whose children are infected with tuberculosis (TB) ... read more

It is a privilege, in my role as CAN Coordinator for WA/NT, to work alongside some of the most amazing everyday child advocates. They are normal people - with a mission to seek justice and life for children. They are not super heroes, yet they are changing things. They are raising awareness about child poverty, finding sponsors for children in need, signing petitions, fundraising and more. How do they do this you ask? ... read more

10-year-old Emma’s heart was challenged to do as the Bible asks us all to do and speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves ... read more

Every year thousands and thousands of girls are trafficked. But it doesn’t have to be this way ... read more

The CAN exists to encourage passionate child advocates to ask themselves ‘what more can I do with what I’ve been given to seek justice and life for children?’ Well, in very practical terms, we have all been given a pillow to sleep on at night—and guess what? Even a pillow can be used to advocate for children ... read more

The 2010 Federal Election is one of the closest in history; three days after we cast our vote we are still no closer to finding out who will govern Australia for the coming term of Parliament. What we do know is that the balance of power lies in the hands of three, possibly four independents, one Green representative in the Lower House and nine Green Senators in the Upper House. A large proportion of these independents are strong advocates for Australia's International Development Assistance program, which is great news for children living in poverty around the world... read more

In the book of Joshua, God instructed the Israelites to take up a number of stones to remember what He had done. This is excellent advice for us child advocates too. Remembering the times where God has used us, or taught us something about kids both highlights His faithfulness and helps us to push forward in seeking justice. Here are some of my 'stones' ... read more

Forty-one passionate pillow fighting child advocates met in the Perth CBD on Saturday 7th August to 'fight for a cause'. Participants came from various churches and varied in age, the youngest being 1 year old! However they were united in their action ... read more

Just in case you’ve missed the TV ads, radio debates, billboards and posters, there are just a few days left until Australia goes to the polls in the 2010 Federal Election! Now is the time to use your voice to speak up for the poor, without even saying a word—find out how ... read more

A child advocate made an observation in passing about Compassion which is really quite profound. She said, "Without God, we are just an organisation" ... read more