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October 2023
NAPCAN Webinar: Play, participation and poverty
Register now https://napcan-org-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_14gCPEs-T0CZ8P99M2u5Ew Monday 23 October 2023 2pm AESD 1pm AEST 12.30pm NT Play, participation & poverty: How our policies can create fairer, healthier futures for children & young people With Anti-Poverty Week and Children’s Week both falling in October, NAPCAN is taking a look at the important overlap between the themes of the two weeks: child poverty and play. This fresh conversation will build on what we already know… that: activities like outdoor play, organised sport, dance and drama…
Find out more »Training on understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation – Bundaberg
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE within communities. Level 2 - Understanding & Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Dates: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 24th October 2023 Location: Burnett Room, Young Australian Hotel,…
Find out more »City of Palmerston’s Children’s Week
City of Palmerston will be hosting their annual Children's Week Event, with a variety for community organisations, performances and lots of fantastic activities for children and their families to become involved in. Join us on Tuesday 24 October at the Palmerston Recreation Centre 11 The Boulevard Palmerston NT 0830
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »Free Family Fun Morning – Darwin
Free Family Fun Morning Event Come and join us for children's activities, Fun Bus, Pop up Library and morning tea. No bookings required. When: 9am-12noon Wednesday 25 October 2023 Where: Lake Alexander, East Point Reserve, Darwin Age: Babies to 5 years old
Find out more »Wurli-Wurlinjang Fun Day
Join us behind Women's and Children's clinic for a morning of fun activities, storytelling, basketball and a BBQ lunch. 23 Third St, Katherine NT
Find out more »National Children’s Week Oration – Tim Gill (UK)
Thursday 26th October 2023 9:15 am - 10:30 am AEST We know that children who get the chance to play out of doors grow up healthier and happier. Yet in Australia and around the world, the horizons of childhood are shrinking. Children are spending more and more time indoors and in front of screens. And adults are becoming ever more anxious about children’s safety and well-being. What is more, adult anxieties can end up harming children’s learning and development, fuelling…
Find out more »It’s Children’s Week you know; Let’s go for a leisurely row! – Katherine NT
Join us for a morning of water play and our annual sing along performance.
Find out more »Palmerston – Anti-Poverty Week Community BBQ
Free Community BBQ Part of our event we will be having a pop-up “FREE SHOP” in Goyder Square, Palmerston We will be giving out items to the community that are donated. If you or any friends and family have items that could be donated for this event such as Quality used clothing Children's items Household items Donations can be dropped to any of our offices at Mission Australia.
Find out more »Free Family Fun Afternoon – Jingili, NT
Free Family Fun Afternoon Event Come and join us for wet and wild play activities with our Fun Bus and Fun in the Parks programs. Please wear clothes that can get wet and messy and bring a dry change of clothes. No bookings required. When: 3pm-6pm Friday 27 October 2023 Where: Water Gardens, Freshwater Road, Jingili Age: Babies to 12 years old
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…
Find out more »November 2023
Training on understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation – Townsville
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE within communities. Level 2 - Understanding & Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Date: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 7th November 2023 Location: Townsville Sports Precinct - Meeting…
Find out more »Online Policy Forum – Where we start matters: Continuing the conversation
Join us for this important online conversation on 15 November. This online policy forum hosted by Families Australia, in partnership with NAPCAN, will discuss how we can work together to address the underlying risk and protective factors for children and families. Speakers include: - Professor Sharon Bessell, Policy and Governance; Director, Children’s Policy Centre; Director, Poverty and Inequality Research Centre (ANU) - Rani Kumar, Deputy CEO NAPCAN - Toni Wren, Executive Director Anti-Poverty Week Register here
Find out more »Level 2 and Level 3 CSE awareness training Rockhampton Queensland
Level 2 - Understanding & Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Date: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 15th November 2023 Location: Fitzroy Room Quest, 48 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton City Q 4701 Catering provided This workshop looks at the current body of research in both an Australian and overseas context and covers the following key elements: • Definitions and exploration of processes of control used in CSE. • Common risk indicators found to be present in cases of CSE. • Examining stereotypes and the…
Find out more »Webinar for parents: Getting started with social media
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram This 30-minute webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people in primary school. It includes practical tech tips, conversation starters and digital parenting advice. It will cover: creating a positive digital identity privacy and sharing online managing what you see online good practices in group chats help-seeking. Term 3 dates (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 5 September: 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm 21 November: 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm (AEDT)
Find out more »Training on understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation – Cairns
This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing CSE within communities. Level 2 - Understanding & Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation Dates: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 28th November 2023 Location: Sheridan Room, Cairns Sheridan Hotel,…
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…
Find out more »National Indigenous SAY NO! TO FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE
Looking forward to connecting at the National Indigenous SAY NO! TO FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE in Cairns, 11-13 December. We'll be presenting alongside PCYC Aurukun to support the Kang Kang Youth in their keynote: “Words with Action!” How Aurukun’s Kang Kang Youth are leading community change and promoting respectful relationships To register or find out more go to: https://icsconferences.org/conferences
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