Friday the 12th of November 2010 is 'Forget-me-knot' Day, an initiative of ASCA (Adults Surviving Child Abuse), the key organisation advancing the needs of Australian adults who have experienced child abuse, and a further eight million directly affected by it.

'Forget-me-knot' Day aims to encourage a national conversation supporting survivors to overcome their trauma and sense of shame about their abuse. The knot in Forget-me-knot Day is symbolic of the tangle of childhood abuse, which for this largely ignored group is often a lifelong challenge to unravel.

This year's event will consist of several state and national events, all with the aim of raising awareness about this important issue. With the right help and support, survivors can find their way through the tangle of child abuse.