KidsXpress

10/09/2026

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Some of our supporters have chosen to make their commitment to KidsXpress last beyond their lifetime by pledging a gift in their Will.

If this type of giving is something you'd consider, we've partnered with EveryWill to make it a little easier.

Through EveryWill, you can write your Will for free – so making a lasting commitment to a cause you care about doesn't have to cost you anything today.

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09/09/2026

We are so excited to have been chosen as an official Party4Purpose charity partner.

Through Party4purpose, your guests can contribute towards a gift you'll love, while also making a meaningful donation to support Children's Mental Health.

Click here to get started 🥳
https://party4purpose.com.au/charities/kidsxpress/

06/09/2026

What if your compassion could live on?

A gift to KidsXpress in your Will can help future generations of children and families access the mental health support they need.

This Include a Charity Week, discover how you can create a lifetime of change.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/MDqfniK

06/09/2026

Last year, children came to KidsXpress through 57 different referral sources.

Community services. Health teams. Family violence services. Catholic Care. Schools. And parents who picked up the phone themselves.

There's no single front door to a child who needs help. That's why this week's theme, Shifting Conversation to Action, is the right one. Prevention isn't one organisation's job or one profession's expertise. It's a lot of different people noticing something and doing something about it.

Our own numbers point the same way. The fastest-growing part of our work last year wasn't therapy hours. It was whole-school support, up 71%, because equipping the adults around a child is the work, not an add-on to it.

Ways to get involved this National Child Protection Week: napcan.org.au/get-involved-2026

24/08/2026

What do we actually know about the mental health of Australia’s primary school children?

Not enough.

The National Mental Health Commission's new 2025 Report Card highlights a major gap: Australia’s national prevalence data for mental health disorders among children aged 4-17 was last updated in 2013-14.

A new national study is underway, with results expected in 2027, which is welcome. But that gap matters a lot, especially when the same Report Card cites research finding the peak age of onset across mental disorders is 14.5 years.

In other words, some of the years that matter most for early intervention are also the years we know least about at a national level.

Much of our work at KidsXpress happens in those years.

The next study will give us a much-needed update. We hope it becomes a regular national picture, not another once-a-decade snapshot.

The National Report Card is Australia’s key mechanism for monitoring mental health system performance. It brings together evidence on mental health outcomes, the factors that shape wellbeing, and the services that support people experiencing mental health challenges.

23/08/2026

A simple way to support KidsXpress this month:

🎟 Buy a $2 ticket
💛 Support children’s mental health
🎁 Be in the running for some incredible prizes

If you’ve been meaning to get involved, this is an easy place to start: https://buff.ly/vjMXL3o

19/08/2026

This Thank You Thursday, we’re giving a big shout-out to the incredible runners who have signed up to take on Beach2Beach and fundraise for KidsXpress!

Every kilometre you run and every dollar you raise helps KidsXpress provide specialist mental health support to children impacted by trauma and adversity.

We’re so grateful that you’ve chosen to make your run count for KidsXpress, and we’ll be cheering you on all the way to the finish line! 🙌

There’s still time to get involved. If you’d like to join Team KidsXpress, sign up for Beach2Beach, choose KidsXpress as your charity and start your own fundraising journey.

🔗https://buff.ly/a8PcgI6

17/08/2026

Bullying doesn't always end when the bullying stops. Even if the incident gets resolved, what a child is left carrying often doesn't. It can change how safe they feel in their body, in their classroom, in their friendships, and in themselves.

While bullying isn't always the reason written on a child's referral to KidsXpress, it does often turn up in the therapy room: in feeling excluded, ashamed, anxious, angry, withdrawn, or unsure who to trust.

For some children, bullying is experienced as trauma, with research linking bullying victimisation to post-traumatic stress symptoms. The effects can continue well beyond childhood.

Bullying No Way Week is a national initiative for bullying prevention in Australian schools. This year's theme, 'Small Acts, Big Impact', is a reminder that children notice the small things. Being included. Being believed. Being checked on. Being protected. Being given a safe way to say what happened.

Stopping bullying matters.

So does staying with the child afterwards.

Bullying No Way has resources for teachers and students on understanding, preventing and responding to bullying: https://www.bullyingnoway.gov.au/resources/

16/08/2026

🎵 20 songs for 20 years: Part 2

We’re continuing the stories behind our 20 Songs for 20 Years playlist, chosen by KidsXpress staff and Board members to mark our 20th year. Here are five more songs, and why they matter to the people who chose them.

Margo chose Angel by Sarah McLachlan:
“A child I worked with many years ago asked me to make sure this song was played at her funeral, and to remember her whenever I heard it. I still do.”

Liz chose Landslide by Fleetwood Mac:
“For me, it’s about the challenge of reaching a crossroads: do you let go, or keep pursuing your dream?”

Laura chose Count on Me by Bruno Mars:
“It’s about connection and support, but it also has a good-mood vibe.”

Jemini chose I Believe by Yolanda Adams:
“It comes from one of my favourite movies from my mid-teens, Honey. I loved that the character kept going even when life was difficult. For me, the song is about hope, resilience and believing in yourself. It reminds me that positive change is possible, and that growth often comes through adversity.”

Sofia chose Hold On (Change Is Comin’) by Sounds of Blackness:
“I love dancing to this song. It gives me a sense of hope and community when I feel helpless. It’s also a reminder that, even when we don’t always see the impact of our work, we can choose to hold onto hope.”

🎧 Listen to the full 20 Songs for 20 Years playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1QxgOUEWq18clV9lzkwZn2?si=e9528ee3561a43d8

14/08/2026

We're Hiring: Communications & Content Coordinator

KidsXpress is looking for a creative and motivated Communications & Content Coordinator to help bring our stories, impact and purpose to life.

If you’re a skilled communicator with a passion for creating engaging content and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more. https://buff.ly/IqLJRxv