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September 2021
eSafety’s guide to online sexual harassment and image-based abuse
This Term 3 webinar will help parents and carers to understand online sexual harassment and image-based abuse, (non-consensual sharing of intimate images). It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13-18. It will cover: the difference between online sexual harassment and image-based abuse how to report online sexual harassment to social media companies how to report image-based abuse to eSafety and when to report to police where to get support if you feel upset or worried about something…
Find out more »Shifting mindsets: How communication can shape early childhood outcomes
Shifting mindsets: How communication can shape early childhood outcomes Hosted by Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) in partnership with NAPCAN and Telethon Kids Institute. Whether it is written or verbal, communication can impact how we think, feel and relate to others. For child and family welfare professionals, the information we receive about clients can affect how we engage with them directly and how we work with other professionals in supporting child safety and wellbeing.…
Find out more »eSafety’s parent guide to popular apps
eSafety's parent guide to popular apps Learn how to help young people safely use popular apps including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8-13. It will cover: an explanation of the popular apps used by young people case studies, research, and targeted advice ways you can support the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences. Dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Monday 6 September 12.30 to 1.30pm Tuesday 7 September 7.30pm…
Find out more »Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit
Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit This year’s theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day was Proud in Culture, Strong in Spirit. As with all Australian children, it is important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be able to maintain strong connections to their family, community, culture and Country. Too often though, child protection systems seemingly lack the understanding of, or deprioritise, cultural connection. This can have negative consequences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Find out more »Safe 4 Kids Child Protection Training
Protective Education is a proactive whole-community approach to teaching life skills to children. It gives them the language to identify unsafe situations, arm them with tools to seek appropriate assistance or protect themselves. Are you confused about how to teach your children about potential harm, without overloading them with fear and wrapping them in cotton wool or worried that their innocence is damaged? Come along to our workshop presented by Safe 4 Kids WA to learn the tried and true…
Find out more »What you need to know about cyber safety to protect your children with Susan McLean – Webinar
What you need to know about Cyber Safety to protect your children (This webinar will not be recorded) Susan McLean is an expert in the area of cyber safety and young people. Widely known as the "Cyber Cop", she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving Cybersafety and young people. Susan has dozens of certifications, and has spoken at over 1,000 schools and to 150,000 students all around Australia. Check out more about Susan here: http://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au/about/…
Find out more »How can we ensure children and young people with disability receive a fair go?
Children and young people with disability are more likely to experience abuse and are significantly overrepresented in the child protection system due to increased risk. This increased risk is not about the disability itself but rather is due to the things that children and young people with disability commonly experience like; having more reliance on others for care and support, being socially isolated, lacking a trusted adult or way to communicate with someone who can help, or lacking the right…
Find out more »eSafety’s guide to online sexual harassment and image-based abuse
This Term 3 webinar will help parents and carers to understand online sexual harassment and image-based abuse, (non-consensual sharing of intimate images). It is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13-18. It will cover: the difference between online sexual harassment and image-based abuse how to report online sexual harassment to social media companies how to report image-based abuse to eSafety and when to report to police where to get support if you feel upset or worried about something…
Find out more »Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day
Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day is Australia’s longest-running event dedicated specifically to preventing child sexual assault and exploitation. Held annually during National Child Protection Week, Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day unites communities to make a commitment to protecting kids. This year Bravehearts is asking that all Australians wear white on Friday, September 10, and donate to protect children.
Find out more »Building communities that keep children safe from domestic and family violence
Building communities that keep children safe from domestic and family violence Every child, in every community, needs a safe home. Yet we know that far too many children are living with violence every day. We see domestic violence as a factor in the majority of substantiated child abuse cases in Australia. This webinar will explore a vision for safer communities where children and young people are at the centre of our conversations and actions as we address domestic and family…
Find out more »Protective Behaviours – WA Workshop for Parents
This workshop aligns with the Protective Behaviours program taught in WA public schools and is facilitated by Department of Education Psychologists. Key themes of this workshop: We all have the right to feel safe at all times We can talk to someone about anything no matter what it is A light lunch will be served between 12:00pm and 12:30pm.
Find out more »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
Online sexual harassment and image-based abuse
Help your teens stay safe by learning how to deal with online sexual harassment and image-based abuse. This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13 to 18. It will cover: the difference between online sexual harassment and image-based abuse and how to report online sexual harassment to social media companies how to report image-based abuse (non-consensual sharing of intimate images) to eSafety and when to report to police where to get support if you feel upset…
Find out more »FREE Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Webinar
This professional development opportunity is ideal for people working with children and young people in education, sport, church and community settings. Workshop content: Indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Grooming behaviours related to child sexual abuse. How to respond to suspected or disclosed child abuse/neglect. Mandatory reporting obligations. Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Professional Development will be provided upon request.
Find out more »Catholic Archdiocese of Perth – Safeguarding Program CPW Morning Tea Event
The Safeguarding Program works with our church community to raise awareness and provide guidance on practices and protocols for a safe and nurturing church environment. The Safeguarding kite logo was the impetus for our Child Protection Week activity this year. Church communities have been busy decorating kites with pictures, symbols and words on how this year's theme Every child, in every community, needs a fair go means to them. The morning tea event is to raise awareness of our collective…
Find out more »Online sexual harassment and image-based abuse
Help your teens stay safe by learning how to deal with online sexual harassment and image-based abuse. This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 13 to 18. It will cover: the difference between online sexual harassment and image-based abuse and how to report online sexual harassment to social media companies how to report image-based abuse (non-consensual sharing of intimate images) to eSafety and when to report to police where to get support if you feel upset…
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
Virtual Classroom webinar – Be an eSafe Kid (WA)
NEW for National Child Protection Week 2023: 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…
Find out more »October 2023
Children’s Week Park Event – Mandurah
We are back. Together with the City of Mandurah, Dudley Park Child and Parent Centre, Playgroup WA, Wanslea and Ovis join us for a morning of free entertainment and activities to do with your little ones. Pack a picnic rug and morning tea and we will provide the fun. Old McDonalds Farm will be there and a free icy-pole will be available for the children. Children’s Week will be celebrated across Australia from 21st October to 29th October 2023. Each…
Find out more »December 2023
National Family Safety Summit – Perth
Join NAPCAN at the National Family Safety Summit in Perth (5-8 December 2023). Use our VIP Code 'NAPCAN1' for a $400 discount. Third Sector’s National Family Safety Summit is a pivotal event dedicated to tackling the pressing issues of family and domestic violence and child abuse in Australia. Assembled under one roof are professionals, experts, policymakers, advocates and community members who are committed to creating a safer environment for families across the nation. This summit serves as a platform to…
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