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September 2021
Queensland National Child Protection Week Webinar
Every child and young person deserves to learn about what respectful relationships look like for them: how do we make this happen? Join us for the Queensland 2021 National Child Protection Week webinar, “Every child and young person deserves to learn about what respectful relationships look like for them: how do we make this happen?” The topics of respectful relationships education and consent have been widely discussed this year. What we now know is it’s not just up to schools…
Find out more »Structural Change Needed in Child Protection – with Grace Tame
Join Australian of the Year, Grace Tame & Claire Rogers, Executive Director of Oho, as they discuss the structural change needed in child protection to better protect our most vulnerable Australians.
Find out more »Parent Webinar: How to Teach Young Children about CONSENT & BODY SAFETY
Michelle Derrig is a mother-to-four, child protection advocate and author of the best selling picture book 'Only For Me'. In this 1 hour webinar Michelle will help unpack the tricky topic of body safety and provide parents and carers with the information they need to have effective body safety conversations with their children. Topics covered include: -The reality of childhood sexual abuse in Australia; -The importance of speaking about body safety with your child from a very young age; -The…
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 »ChildSafe 15 Year Birthday fundraising breakfast
ChildSafe 15 Year Celebration Fundraising Breakfast: We are so excited this year for our ChildSafe Fundraising Breakfast as it is also celebrating our 15 year birthday. Details: Friday, Sept 10th, 2021 6.45 am - 9 am with complimentary FREE parking at Leonda By the Yarra. This year's focus will be on Body Safety and Consent. This is a huge topic in the media at the moment and it's important we weigh into the conversation. The media are focused on Consent being taught in…
Find out more »Addressing factors that predispose children to risk of harm early before the need escalates
To celebrate the National child protection week Wesley Mission Family support team is inviting all parents to a free webinar. The webinar would highlight; The importance of addressing factors that predispose children to the risk of harm early on before it escalates and the role of Wesley Mission Targeted Early Intervention program in providing support to families to alleviate these risks. Art activities we can practice with our children at home to start up conversations regarding child protection week.
Find out more »Barnyard Party @ Play2Learn
Animal interactions are good for the soul, Be it petting a piglet, a puppy or foal. They improve wellbeing, they help us to grin, Taking delight in animals is a wonderful thing!
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 »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 »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
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