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August 2022
Run Against Violence – Virtual Challenge
NAPCAN is excited to once again be partnering with Run Against Violence (RAV) to help ensure that every young person in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what a respectful relationship looks like for them. In the past 2 years, RAV has already raised and donated around $200,000 to NAPCAN's Love Bites program, helping to fund facilitator training in remote, regional and metropolitan communities throughout Australia. This year, RAV is aiming to reach that figure in one go, with the balance to be…
Find out more »September 2022
NSW – Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Workshop
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (including Mandatory Reporting) Children are safest when all the adults around them understand how to play a part in preventing abuse. Do you understand your roles and responsibilities in preventing child abuse and neglect? Are you confident about your legal requirements to report abuse? How would you respond to a disclosure, or help a child or family at risk? Can you identify early signs or risk factors? Are you aware of the little things that…
Find out more »South Coast Child Wellbeing Network Conference
South Coast Child Wellbeing Conference Tuesday 6th September 2022 0900 to 4pm The Pavilion, Kiama, Cost $70, includes food. Theme: Connect, Care, Play - Keeping Children in Mind For: clinicians and other professionals who work with children and their families. This year we are excited to feature our Keynote Speaker, Heather Irvine-Rundle as well as Sue Buratti, Fiona Beale, Mark Donovan and Sharlene Vlahos Karitane who will be presenting fantastic workshops.
Find out more »Child Protection Week panel hosted by NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
The Office of the Children’s Guardian is hosting a free online panel during National Child Protection Week 2022. Deputy Children’s Guardian, Richard Weston, will host a panel discussion around what organisations can do to keep children connected and supported in their family, community and culture. Panellists will answer questions and share their experiences of how empowerment and community are instrumental in keeping children and young people safe.
Find out more »Child Protection Forum – Newcastle
SESSION 1: Signs of Abuse and Neglect in Children (Dr Chris Vedeler - Medical Lead CP Team) SESSION 2: Cultural Safety and Child Protection (Pettina Slade - DCJ Cultural Hub) Why are our indigenous families overrepresented in the child protection system? Practical tips for health workers in engaging with our indigenous families SESSION 3:The Scary Stuff in Child Protection (Helen Bell - CP Team Clinical Nurse Consultant) How do I tell the family I'm making a report? What if I'm wrong…
Find out more »South Coast Child Wellbeing Network Family Fun Day Nowra
The South Coast Child Wellbeing Network is an interagency comprising of organisations from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven who collaborate to improve the lives of children, young people and their families. The goal of the Network is to increase awareness of issues relating to child wellbeing and child safety across the local service network and within the communities in which children and young people live. This year we are holding Family Fun Days across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven as well as…
Find out more »South Coast Child Wellbeing Network Family Fun Day Dapto
The South Coast Child Wellbeing Network is an interagency comprising of organisations from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven who collaborate to improve the lives of children, young people and their families. The goal of the Network is to increase awareness of issues relating to child wellbeing and child safety across the local service network and within the communities in which children and young people live. This year we are holding Family Fun Days across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven as well as…
Find out more »South Coast Child Wellbeing Network Family Fun Day Warrawong
The South Coast Child Wellbeing Network is an interagency comprising of organisations from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven who collaborate to improve the lives of children, young people and their families. The goal of the Network is to increase awareness of issues relating to child wellbeing and child safety across the local service network and within the communities in which children and young people live. This year we are holding Family Fun Days across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven as well as…
Find out more »Safe and Supported Storytime at Stanton Library
Come join us at the library for a family storytime to mark National Child Protection Week 2022. This storytime will focus on books that promote a safe and supported environment for children.
Find out more »NSW – Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect Workshop
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (including Mandatory Reporting) Children are safest when all the adults around them understand how to play a part in preventing abuse. Do you understand your roles and responsibilities in preventing child abuse and neglect? Are you confident about your legal requirements to report abuse? How would you respond to a disclosure, or help a child or family at risk? Can you identify early signs or risk factors? Are you aware of the little things that…
Find out more »October 2022
National Children’s Week Carnival
National Children’s Week is fast approaching. To support families and children in the Clarence Valley, a working party (consisting of Clarence Childhood Services Association, Momentum, Wesley Parent’s Next and Livable) has been formed as part of the Clarence Valley Child and Family Network. This working party has planned an event for Children’s Week at the Clarence River Jockey Club on Thursday 27th October between 10:00am – 2:00pm. The purpose of this Children’s Week event is to bring local organisations together.…
Find out more »August 2023
Run Against Violence – Virtual Challenge
NAPCAN is excited to once again be partnering with Run Against Violence (RAV) to help ensure that every young person in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what a respectful relationship looks like for them. Thanks to fundraising over the past 3 years, RAV has funded Love Bites facilitator training in remote, regional and metropolitan communities throughout Australia, and helped to reach young people who would otherwise not have had access to the program. Registrations for the 2023 Run Against Violence (RAV)…
Find out more »September 2023
TFSS Tamworth – Child Protection Week event
TFSS is partnering with Joblink plus Tamworth to host a child protection week event. Engage, educate and empower yourself with presentations from Aunty Brenda Matthews (the last daughter), Samantha Hand (headspace), Mark Makepeace (DCJ / JCPRP) and dale MacDonald (Base5co). Morning tea will be provided, limited seats available so be sure to book your tickets now.
Find out more »FREE Community Event – Fairfield NSW
FREE A night of free family activities, giveaways, and entertainment. FREE BBQ, craft, art exhibition, and information stalls for all ages.
Find out more »Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Vulnerability and Risk
In Australia, there is a national drive to improve outcomes for vulnerable children through targeted interventions, but more needs to be done to improve service and system level responses, lift workforce capability and effectively support children experiencing risk, harm or vulnerability, particularly in complex cases. Focused on targeted early intervention, supporting children and families with multiple & complex needs & strengthening workforce capacity and collaboration, this conference will share approaches and responses to addressing intergenerational trauma, preserving and reunifying families and communities and…
Find out more »October 2023
Virtual Classroom Webinar – Be an eSafe Kid (NSW)
A live Virtual Classroom webinar that helps students to identify ways to protect themselves online and what to do if things go wrong. Students will learn how to use device settings to protect their personal information and prevent unwanted contact. By the end of the learning students will be able to: - identify ways to use device settings to protect personal information that identifies them and prevent unwanted contact - discuss the benefits of an eSafety family tech agreement -…
Find out more »Children’s Week Go Seek live show – Bateman’s Bay
Celebrate Children's Week in an explosion of colour, movement and funky music. This interactive, playful show is designed for children to discover the world around them. Upbeat songs will have everyone moving, with high-energy routines and fun dance moves to follow. Suitable for children 2-6 years. Where: Mackay Park Sports and Function Centre, Vesper Street, Batemans Bay Cost: $5 per ticket Bookings required by Friday 20 October, 4pm
Find out more »Virtual Classroom Webinar – Be an eSafe Kid (NSW)
A live Virtual Classroom webinar that helps students to identify ways to protect themselves online and what to do if things go wrong. Students will learn how to use device settings to protect their personal information and prevent unwanted contact. By the end of the learning students will be able to: - identify ways to use device settings to protect personal information that identifies them and prevent unwanted contact - discuss the benefits of an eSafety family tech agreement -…
Find out more »Shifting the Paradigm: An Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) understanding and prevention Webinar
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a challenging and often misunderstood area of child protection. Join our Webinar to gain a better understanding of this subject. We will explore terminology, language and definitions, whilst developing an understanding of the key characteristics and models of CSE.
Find out more »Celebrating “Queanbeyan Children’s Week 2023”
The children of Queanbeyan and surrounding towns are in for a treat this October, with a huge party being thrown in their honour. To celebrate Children’s Week, 21-29th October, different organisations are coming together to put on a fun-filled day at the park for young children. The event “Queanbeyan Children’s Week 2023” is open to children from across our region, and their carers. Being held on Saturday the 28th of October from 10am-1pm at Queanbeyan Town Park (Haddin Oval), the event…
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