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Fear doesn’t live here,
we ensure children are seen and heard
Children experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) need more than short-term support. They need people who recognise the signs that DFV is happening. People who know how to talk to them in a safe way. People who can help families find stability, security and belonging in their homes.
Tap each card below to see how Barnardos helps turn fear into safety.
Fear doesn’t live here, we ensure children are seen and heard
Children experiencing domestic and family violence need more than short-term support. They need people who recognise the signs that DFV is happening. People who know how to talk to them in a safe way. People who can help families find stability, security and belonging in their homes.
Tap each card below to see how Barnardos helps turn fear into safety.
Domestic violence
thrives in silence.
We ensure children
are seen and heard
2 in 5 children have experienced
domestic and family violence.*
Many children don’t know who to
talk to about what is happening at
home and worry that they won’t
be believed.
Barnardos specialists know
how to talk to children safely,
helping them feel heard, supported
and connected to the right help.
A safe conversation can be the
doorway to a safe future.
We see the signs of
domestic violence
and help families
find safety
3 in 5 young children seeking
homelessness support have
experienced domestic violence.^
Domestic violence often leads
to unsafe and unstable living
situations for families.
Barnardos recognises
the signs early and provide
safety planning, service support
and practical help, to help families
navigate this difficult issue.
We provide support to
families and children so
domestic violence
doesn’t
shape their future
44% of children first experience
violence before the age of four.**
Domestic violence undermines
children’s confidence, without the
right support, it can shape their future.
We walk alongside children and
families for as long as is needed.
We support them with safety planning,
housing applications, school needs
and other day to day supplies.
Having an expert to guide you
through one of the most difficult
times makes all the difference.
Could you tell if a child is experiencing
domestic and family violence?
Many signs are subtle and often misunderstood. Take this quick quiz to test your
knowledge and learn how to support children who may be experiencing DFV.
TAKE THE 60-SECOND QUIZ
Could you tell if a child is experiencing
domestic and family violence?
Many signs are subtle and often misunderstood. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge and learn how to support children who may be experiencing DFV.
“We try to make all of our interactions with children be as meaningful as possible. We help them find their voice because some children don’t get asked about their experiences and they become invisible.”
– Jo Caseworker
*Australian Child Maltreatment Study 2023. ^Family, domestic and sexual violence, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2024-25. **Barnardos Australia Research Report 2022.
Download your free guide
Download your
free guide
Download practical tips with this free resource so you’ll know how
to respond to a child experiencing DFV.
