About Bravehearts
running with purpose
When you run the 777 Marathon, you aren't just running - you are supporting a vital cause; protecting Australian children!
THE CAUSE
Bravehearts is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse - a crime that is experienced by more than 1 in 4 Australians in childhood*.
THE WORK
Bravehearts EDUCATES, EMPOWERS and PROTECTS children, survivors and communities against child sexual abuse through...
Personal Safety Education
Bravehearts educates children about personal safety, with their program, Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure.
Counselling & Support
Bravehearts provides specialist trauma counselling and support for children and families affected by sexual abuse.
Child Protection Training
Bravehearts equips those working with children with the skills to identify and respond to abuse through their child protection training.
Research & Advocacy
Bravehearts engages in research around child sexual abuse prevention, and advocates for child protection reform.
run with purpose... run to protect australian children
*Reference: Haslam D, Mathews B, Pacella R, Scott JG, Finkelhor D, Higgins DJ, Meinck F, Erskine HE, Thomas HJ, Lawrence D, Malacova E. (2023). The prevalence and impact of child maltreatment in Australia: Findings from the Australian Child Maltreatment Study: Brief Report. Australian Child Maltreatment Study, Queensland University of Technology.
