As child abuse figures hit horrifying new heights, leaders from some of Australia’s biggest companies are being told their products are helping fuel a hidden wave of harm.

Conor puts it plainly, pointing to “the illusion that if you are kind and thorough with adults, the needs of children will take care of themselves. They won’t”.

Conor Pall is determined to create change and make sure children are treated as victims in their own right.

Victorian government moves to reform law that sees young people lose family violence intervention order protection upon turning 18.

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended children be allowed to apply for their own protection orders.

South Australia has the opportunity to lead the way and create a system that doesn’t just speak for children, but one that listens to, includes and most importantly supports them.

Conor Pall can't remember a time during his childhood when his life wasn't plagued by family violence.

Advocates say one group that needs more attention is the children growing up in households where gender-based violence is occurring:

Author and advocate Conor Pall wants children and young people's experiences of family violence to be recognised and acted upon.