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September 2021
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 »AUTHOR READING: Only For Me by Michelle Derrig
This National Child Protection Week, Michelle Derrig will be doing a reading of her best selling picture book 'ONLY FOR ME'. Join us over Zoom with your children aged 3 to 8 years of age, to hear this wonderful book, which will very gently teach your children about consent and body safety. Only For Me is endorsed by Act For Kids (one of Australia's leading child protection organisations) and has become a BEST SELLER both here in Australia, as well…
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 »Queensland Workshop – Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect
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 »Queensland Workshop – Creating Child Safe Organisations
Organisations play a key role in keeping children safe and helping them thrive. Is everyone in your organisation putting the needs of children first? Are you confident that you are meeting all your state and federal requirements for becoming a child safe organisation? Are you familiar with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and what they mean for you? Could you do more to engage parents and children in your work? Do you have child-centred policies and procedures in…
Find out more »Kyabra Family Fun Day
Free Family Fun Day to celebrate and raise awareness for Child Protection Week. There will be free activities, food, entertainment and stalls from many services in the area with activities and games for those attending to play and do. There will be a petting zoo, emergency vehicles and much more. Please bring a few gold coins if you would like to purchase a raffle ticket with a huge amount of great gifts and to make a donation to the morning…
Find out more »October 2021
Anti-Poverty Week Community BBQ – Qld launch
Join us for a free community BBQ to launch Anti-Poverty Week in Queensland. 12.30pm Sunday 17 October Hope on Boundary Cafe 170 Boundary Street, West End
Find out more »Free Webinar: Keeping Children Safe from Poverty
Keeping Children Safe from Poverty Children can thrive and be healthy when they have what they need to develop well. To treat all of Australia’s children fairly, we need to ensure every family has enough money to cover the basics and a secure roof over their heads. According to the latest data, approximately 774,000 children or 1 in 6 Australian children aged 0-14 years live in poverty. This figure is way too high for a wealthy country, which was rated…
Find out more »Darwin – Creating Child Safe Organisations Workshop
All children have the right to be safe and to feel safe all of the time. A child safe organisation values children and is committed to treating their needs and their safety as the top priority. It means taking serious proactive steps to prevent physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or any kind of harm. Child Safe Organisations move beyond safety and demonstrates a commitment to children's/young people's wellbeing. They are committed to creating environments where children/young people experience genuine…
Find out more »Darwin – 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 »Children’s Week 23-30 October 2021
Children’s Week is a national celebration of children’s rights, talents and citizenship held on the fourth Wednesday of October in Australia to coincide with Universal Children’s Day. Each year the theme of Children’s Week highlights a particular Children’s Right. The Theme for 2021 is Article 15 – ‘Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.' Children’s Week is run by different organisations in…
Find out more »Palmerston Children’s Week
Join us in the air-conditioning for face-painting, jumping castle, art and craft activities, story-time, cuddly critters and much more!
Find out more »Darwin – Free Family Fun Day (babies to age 5)
Children' s Week Free Family Fun Events! *For babies and children up to 5 years old About this event 9.00 am - 12.00 pm, 27 October Lake Alexander, East Point Reserve | Fun Bus | Jumping Castle | Disco with DJ Slinky | Arts & Craft Activities | Fun & Games | Storytime | Free Sausage Sizzle - 9.30am Storytime - 4.00 pm Upai Purru Dance Group Download the flyer and show it to your friendly bus driver to receive…
Find out more »Smile-A-Mile Children’s Fun Day
Smile-A-Mile Children's Fun Day 9am - 12pm Thursday 28 October 2021 Freds Pass Lakeview Hall Carnival Games Baby & Toddler Space Community Information Stalls Children's Entertainment Art Activities Sausage Sizzle
Find out more »Darwin Free Family Fun Event (Babies to age 12)
Children's Week Free Family Fun Events! *For babies and children up to 12 years old About this event For babies and children up to 12 years old 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm Darwin Waterfront Precinct | Water slide | Jumping Castle | Disco with DJ Slinky | Fun Bus | Circus workshop with Tip Top Circus | Giant Cubby houses to colour in - 3.30 pm Darwin Performance Academy - 4.00 pm Ballet Dancing with Baby Ballet Darwin…
Find out more »Hoskings Halloween Hit at Gardens Tennis
Family fun and games with a Halloween theme. Prize for best dressed individual, family and lucky door prize. Tennis equipment supplied, other games included. 6pm - 9pm Saturday 30Oct21. All welcome, BBQ and Bar available. 47 Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens NT
Find out more »November 2021
Let’s Raise Our Voices Webinar
Children and young people thrive when they have the opportunity to fully participate in their community and broader society. Join us for a conversation about the importance of raising the voices of young people and how we can work together to make sure this happens. We’ll hear from: The Raise Our Voice campaign and learn more about the Youth Voice in Parliament project, which invited children and young people to submit speeches to their MPs and Senators to be presented…
Find out more »December 2021
16 Days of Activism Webinar – the many faces of prevention
In support of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, NAPCAN is hosting the webinar: The many faces of prevention – putting a stop to domestic and family violence before it starts Thursday 9 December 10.30am – 12.00pm AEDT (9.30-11.00am AEST) REGISTER NOW Despite increasing public awareness, not enough has changed in regard to the prevention of domestic and family violence and sexual assault. Join us for a conversation, facilitated by Hayley Foster (CEO, Full Stop Australia), about the ways we…
Find out more »May 2022
Kyabra Free Family Fun Day
Come help us raise awareness for Child Protection Week at Kyabra's Free Family Fun Day. The event will have many stalls and activities run by organisations in the South East Queensland Area. There will be free food, show bags, face painting, a jumping castle, animal farm and many arts and crafts activities. This day is completely free and everybody is welcome to come and share in the fun.
Find out more »Qld Love Bites Community of Practice
NAPCAN's Love Bites Respectful Relationships Education program plays a big part in the primary prevention of family and domestic violence in Queensland. This Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, we would like to take the opportunity to bring our Love Bites community together in an online community of practice via Zoom. The event will have an informal format with a focus on sharing information. This will include: - an update from NAPCAN about Love Bites (including the new manual and…
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