MY CHILD HAS BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED...

If you've accessed this page, chances are you've discovered that your child or a child you care about has been sexually assaulted and you're desperate for information. click here for detailed information on what you should do next.

Congratulations on having the courage to seek help.

SERVICES CUT

Due to a recent funding cut we are no longer able to provide the same level of service as was previously possible. Whilst some counselling, advocacy and education programs continue to be funded by the Qld State Government, other services are no longer supported. This will directly impact our ability to assist adult survivors and our ability to continue much of our child sexual assault prevention and early intervention programs.

As a result, unavoidable delays will be experienced in some areas and in some cases, we may be unable to assist at all. We find this situation as distressing as you do.

Rest assured however, that the staff, management and supporters of Bravehearts will not give up on the children and adults who rely on us. We are working with unbridled determination to fill this funding gap.

In the meantime, we must ask for your understanding, support and patience.

Hetty Johnston

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I'VE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED

If you have been sexually assaulted, Bravehearts is here for you. While you may feel alone, ashamed, angry, guilty, confused and scared right now, you should feel proud of yourself for taking the brave step of seeking help.

It's important that you know that what has happened to you isn't your fault, that you can get help and that the person who assaulted you is/was breaking the law.

You aren't alone. One in five people under the age of 18 has been sexually assaulted.

If you are a young person under the age of 18 click here for information on what to do next.

If you are an adult survivor click here to read our information booklet or visit our counselling page or phone 1800 114 474 to speak to a Bravehearts counsellor during business hours.