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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 »AnglicareSA – Playford Communities for Children – The Yellow Brick Road Activity
A free online activity for residents of the Playford area to celebrate 30 Years of Child Protection and to bring the feel of the Royal Adelaide Show by following the Yellow Brick Road Activity. Answer 8 Questions online and receive a FREE SHOW BAG
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 »Public Service Association salutes our members who work in Child Protection.
THANK YOU LUNCH FOR PSA WORKSITE REPS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION REP OF THE YEAR During the week the PSA will be promoting your work on facebook and holding a special celebration lunch for your worksite reps where we will be announcing the Child Protection Worksite Rep of the Year. We thank and applaud your enormous effort in what is challenging but vital work. Please make the time this week to reflect on what you do and the positive…
Find out more »AnglicareSA – Playford Communities for Children – The Yellow Brick Road Activity
Hurry Hurry Step right Up ! Playford Communities for Children has joined with a range of local service providers to bring you the "Not Royal Adelaide Show, online Yellow Brick Road Activity." Celebrating 30 years of NAPCANs CHILD PROTECTION WEEK. Receive your FREE show bag by joining our Facebook page and downloading and answering the Activity Sheet. Once your entry has been received you can come and collect your show bag full of goodies.
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 »CREATE (SA) Youth Advisory Group – Quiz Night
CREATE Foundation is the national consumer body representing the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience. South Australia is running a youth advisory group for young people from the age of 10-25! Register now and become apart of the discussion. We want to hear your voice, and your experiences to advocate for change. RSVP to: fabian.mcphee@create.org.au or call 08 82128898
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…
Find out more »July 2021
eSafety Professional learning program for teachers (FREE)
Online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies About the module This module, developed in 2021, provides evidence-based, targeted advice about online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation and emerging technologies. The module includes 90 minutes of professional learning through live webinar participation, the completion of 30 minutes of readings, and an assessment. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate for 2 hours of professional learning. ACT teachers will receive TQI accreditation. Audience This professional learning is aimed at primary and secondary teachers, counsellors, psychologists and…
Find out more »August 2021
Pens Against Poverty – Children’s Writing Comp
The power of the pen to change the world Pens Against Poverty is a unique writing competition for school students in Year 3 – 10. It was initially created for young writers in New South Wales and ACT but has grown to reach students all across Australia. Entries are now open for 2021 Pens Against Poverty. This year’s theme is “Time for Change” and entries are open until Friday 3 September 2021. Pens Against Poverty runs in the lead-up to National Child…
Find out more »Run Against Violence – Virtual Challenge
NAPCAN is excited to be partnering with Run Against Violence to help ensure that every young person in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what a respectful relationship looks like for them. The 2021 Run Against Violence (RAV) Virtual Challenge is aiming to raise $90,000 for our Love Bites program to fund facilitator training in remote, regional and metropolitan communities throughout Australia! When is it? The challenge starts anytime Monday 30 August 2021 and finishes midnight Friday 17 September…
Find out more »September 2021
Be an eSafe kid: Online boundaries – It’s OK to say ‘no’ FREE Virtual Classroom
During National Child Protection Week, the eSafety Commission is offering live Virtual Classroom webinars to support students as they learn about online consent or permission, and how to define online boundaries. Open sessions available to all State, Catholic and Independent schools (AEST): Thursday 2 September 2021 at 9.30 to 10.15 am Monday 6 September 2021 at 2.00 to 2.45 pm Tuesday 7 September 2021 at 9.30 to 10.15 am Thursday 9 September 2021 at 9.30 to 10.15 am Thursday 16…
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