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September 2017
THE ACT PLAY YOUR PART AWARDS
To mark Child Protection Week, the ACT Ombudsman will host an event on 6 September 2017 at 3:30pm including the following presentations: • the ACT Reportable Conduct Scheme by the ACT Ombudsman • child protection initiatives of the ACT Children & Young People Commissioner/Public Advocate, Ms Jodie Griffiths-Cook • children's safety in institutions by the Australian Catholic University Institute of Child Protection Studies, Director, Professor Daryl Higgins • giving a voice to those in residential care by the ACT Create Foundation.…
Find out more »ACT. VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS – UPPER PRIMARY: KEEPING SAFE IN THE GAME
Audience: Years 4, 5 and 6 students. The presentation supports National Child Protection Week and the Victorian Games and Apps Challenge. It will support students to: · identify ways that strangers may try to seek personal information online · use safe strategies when gaming to avoid cyberbullying or unwanted contact · recognise the implications of in-app purchases · seek support if they are experiencing cyberbullying or feel unsafe when gaming. With the help of classroom teachers, the presentation will feature…
Find out more »September 2018
Holt, ACT – Keeping our Children Safe
Free information session for parents and carers with young children. Guest speakers are attending to discuss how to talk about safety and instill protective behaviours with very young children. Discussions will be around opening up conversations using children's literature, stranger awareness and personal safety awareness. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Find out more »September 2019
Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson
Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson - Join our online broadcast on Thursday 5 September 2019 in Child Protection Week One of our best-loved Day for Daniel activities, Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson, will now be available in National Child Protection Week. The lesson is a 20-minute educational video which covers important personal safety topics. Last year, over 100,000 students watched the live stream on Day for Daniel and a further 100,000 are estimated to have accessed it in the following…
Find out more »July 2020
eSafety’s parent guide to online gaming
This webinar will cover: - the benefits of gaming and how to mitigate the risks - strategies to manage gaming and overuse - where to find help and support.
Find out more »August 2020
Child Protection Week challenge
The PB West Child Protection Week Challenge started as a small event last year that quickly led to the involvement of over 1000 people and organisations. It proved to be an effortless and very effective way of PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST and foremost in our minds during Child Protection Week. How does it work? Simply put, we agree to spend time each day of child protection week learning, teaching and engaging with the selected topics—1 topic per weekday. There will be…
Find out more »September 2020
eSafety FREE Virtual Classroom event – middle-upper primary
Be an eSafe kid: privacy and security Join the eSafety Commissioner’s expert training team for our National Child Protection Week Virtual Classroom. This live event will empower students to manage their own online safety. Students will: • explore what privacy and personal information means • understanding what an online ‘stranger’ can be • develop strategies and skills to secure accounts • learn where to go for help and support The whole class participates in a live video lesson where a…
Find out more »Putting Children First Webinar Series
The amazing line-up of speakers for the National Child Protection Week Putting Children First webinar series promises something for everyone who has an interest in the wellbeing of children! With more than 30 speakers (local, national & international) across five days, you'll find representatives from: FrameWorks Institute US, Institute of Child Protection Studies, NAPCAN, CoLab, Minderoo, ARACY, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Logan Together, SNAICC, Every Child Campaign, Families Australia, Department of Social Services, and US & UK Universities, as well…
Find out more »“Connect theory and practice – discover-design-deliver-witness – celebrate improvement of CALD children safety”
Join us to hear and learn about the outcomes of this evidence-based case management model of: Supporting, observing and celebrating improvements in CALD children safety Unlocking difficult conversations on child protection concerns whilst working with CALD families Understanding cultural norms Finding strategies to encoring and supporting Positive Parenting amongst different cultures Finding and utilising positive family bonds between various cultures Bringing it all together - Connect theory and practice – Discover, Design, Deliver, Observe,…
Find out more »eSafety’s parent guide to popular apps
Taking a look at TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube Join the eSafety Commissioner’s expert education and training team for our National Child Protection Week parent/carer webinars. This live webinar (no cost), focuses on popular apps used by young people. It will include case studies, research, and targeted advice so you can support the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences. Tuesday 8 September 12:30 pm Wednesday 9 September 7:30 pm Thursday 10 September 12:30 pm
Find out more »Teen Life: Transitions and Connections
Transitioning into high school and adolescence brings a new set of experiences and challenges for children and young people with a disability. Launching in National Child Protection Week, Lifestart is offering a free interactive webinar series to assist parents/carers in supporting children and young people living with a disability to have the skills and confidence to safely navigate these new experiences. Webinar titles include: - keeping Safe Online - Navigating Relationships and Consent - Social Skills for Tweens - Let's…
Find out more »Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson
Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson (ABCSL) is an annual initiative of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation which provides a ready-made evidence-based personal safety lesson. The content, which is is broadcast online for free, is age-appropriate, gentle and empowering. In 2020, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is producing two iterations of ABCSL. The first, for children aged 8-12 has been broadcast to a record number of schools. The second edition, going live during National Child Protection Week, is designed for children aged 4-7.…
Find out more »Webinar: Introduction to FASD
This free introductory workshop will provide an overview of FASD and strategies to help support individuals and their families.The course content will include: - Description of FASD and the diagnostic process - Impacts and challenges for individuals and families living with FASD - Strategies for support and learning - FASD and the NDIS Please note this is a LIVE webinar which will not be recorded. Please only register for the event if you are available to attend live on the…
Find out more »October 2020
CHILDREN’S WEEK
The Children’s Week National Theme for 2020 is UNCRC Article 15 – Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their rights, children have the responsibility to respect the rights, freedom and reputations of others. Children’s Week 2020 will be held between 24 October – 1 November 2020. To find out more about how to celebrate Children's Week in your state…
Find out more »Children’s Week National Online Forum
Children’s Week Council of Australia is thrilled to host a national conversation with incoming National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, on Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 3pm (Australian Eastern Daylight Time). This year the theme for Children’s Week is: UNCRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations as long as it does not stop other people from enjoying their rights. In exercising their rights, children have the responsibility to respect the rights, freedom and reputations of…
Find out more »February 2021
Be an eSafe kid: fake news, real harms
A live virtual classroom event to test your students' ability to detect fake news. Explore the impact of misinformation online. Get tips on how to find trusted and safe sources of information online and where to go for help if things go wrong. Students will: identify trustworthy information about current issues detect fake news and sponsored endorsements recognise the harm caused by misinformation online. The whole class participates in a live video lesson with a trainer. The trainer talks through…
Find out more »eSafety’s parent guide to cyberbullying and online drama
This Safer Internet Day 2021 webinar will look at how parents and carers can support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong. It will cover: starting conversations with your child about their online friendships and positive ways to deal with changing relationships understanding the rights, laws and community expectations that govern social media use where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident. The webinar will include case studies, research…
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