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2 Sept: Understanding Child Safe Code of Conduct and Safer HR Practices

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2 Sept: Understanding Child Safe Code of Conduct and Safer HR Practices

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Applications close 31 Aug: Perinatal Mental Health Week Grants

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Applications close 31 Aug: Perinatal Mental Health Week Grants

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Children's Week Grants - close 31 August

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Children's Week Grants - close 31 August

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https://www.childrensweekwa.org.au/grants/

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1 & 2 Sept: Thriving Kids Family and Children Support Program grants - briefing session

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1 & 2 Sept: Thriving Kids Family and Children Support Program grants - briefing session

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Thriving Kids Family and Children Support Program grants are open (closing 30 Sept): https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/thriving-kids-family-and-children-support-program

Online briefing session: Tues 1 September

Investing In Our Youth meeting re exploring possible consortia or partnership approaches that maybe possible.

Wed 2 September 1pm-3pm at Child and Parent Centre Carey Park, Ecclestone Street

RSVP to hello@iioy.org.

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Opening 28 Aug: Better Beginnings Grants

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Opening 28 Aug: Better Beginnings Grants

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Better Beginnings Family Literacy Community Grants Program

The State Library's Better Beginnings program is a Western Australian family literacy initiative that connects families with books through free reading packs. Our goal is to inspire a love of reading and learning for all Western Australian children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.

The key aim of Better Beginnings is to support the development of literacy in children from birth; providing them with greater potential to grow, learn and develop, perform well at school, and succeed in later life. Improved literacy levels across Western Australia contribute to the creation of a skilled workforce and future economic development.

In March 2021, the State Government made an election commitment to support the equitable delivery of the Better Beginnings program across Western Australia. This commitment included the creation of a new grants program of $200,000 for four years.

The grants are for Western Australian community groups, centres and libraries that help promote literacy in 0-5 year olds. Any organisation with programs and ideas encouraging families to 'read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day' is welcome to apply.

Micro Grants from $5,000 to $10,000 are available for small projects, and Innovation Grants from $10,001 to $30,000 are available for larger programs or initiatives. Public Libraries and community organisations are able to apply for both.

The final round of grants will be offered in September 2024. For more information email An online information session has been scheduled for Monday 26th August, 1.30-2.30pm to answer questions, provide support and share learnings from the previous rounds. Please click on the slwa.grants@slwa.wa.gov.au. link to register your attendance at the session.

The guidelines along with a list of successful grant recipients from each round can be downloaded below. Read on for some sample case studies from successful recipients.

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Stallholder EOI - Radiance Festival 22 Nov

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Stallholder EOI - Radiance Festival 22 Nov

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- SMART2ASK, Thurs 19 Nov. Stallholder registration: https://events.humanitix.com/Smart2Ask

- SMART2SHARE Agency networking event Thurs 12 Nov

Jan Pedersen, Coordinator

smart2ask@gmail.com 0448 259 882

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A fabulous yearly expo with a huge range of stalls of local services, govt & organisations to chat with face to face. Great opportunity to help many locals.

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2026 Profile of Children and Young People in WA - Commissioner for Children and Young People

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2026 Profile of Children and Young People in WA - Commissioner for Children and Young People

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Child Development Service: Web Page Review - Feedback Requested

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Child Development Service: Web Page Review - Feedback Requested

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Child Development Service: Web Page Review
External Stakeholders Feedback Form

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Child Development Service: Web Page ReviewExternal Stakeholders Feedback Form

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EOI - Chairperson for Hudson Road Family Centre 

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EOI - Chairperson for Hudson Road Family Centre 

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Volunteer South West - Just another Brandicoot site

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Website - Child and Parent Centre - Carey Park

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Child and Parent Centre Carey Park centre offers free family friendly services to support parents and children in their early years.

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Website: Playgroups in WA | Playgroup WA

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Playgroups are a great way for your kids to interact with other children in a fun and safe environment, while giving you the opportunity to interact with other parents.

Playgroup WA are here to help you find a suitable group for you and your family. There are hundreds of playgroups in WA for you to join, so there's sure to be one close by.

To join an existing playgroup you can either:

Visit "Find a Playgroup" on our website where you can search by area or playgroup type. The contact details for the playgroups will be displayed from your search.

Call our Hotline or send us an email.

If you wish to start a new playgroup, we can provide information and resources to guide you through the process.

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Playgroup WA is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting & establishing playgroups throughout Western Australia since 1972. Join us today!

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WA Country Health - Virtual Child Health Service

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WA Country Health - Virtual Child Health Service

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South West Healthy Country Kids |

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Website: Radiance Network South West Inc

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Next meeting: Monday 10 September, 10am to 11.30am

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Next meeting: Monday 10 September, 10am to 11.30am

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Agenda will be available here shortly.

Note: Rescheduled from Thurs 17th to Monday 10th as a majority of our usual attendees were unavailable for the original date.

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Registrations for our 2026 forum are now open:  https://events.humanitix.com/sweyn-forum-2026

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14 Oct: Change starts with us: A full-day primary prevention workshop - online

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14 Oct: Change starts with us: A full-day primary prevention workshop - online

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This free training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia, covering:

the link between violence against women and gender inequality

key components of the Change the story framework, including the drivers of violence against women, gendered norms, practices and structures and elements of an intersectional approach

the essential ingredients for prevention practice - prevention techniques, socioecological model and essential actions

the 5 guiding principles for addressing masculinities and working with men and boys in prevention

other evidence-based frameworks and resources to support primary prevention practice.

This training is for people who are entering or new to the prevention sector, or who are looking to understand the national evidence base. Each program is capped to ensure a positive learning experience. As such, we try to select participants from a diversity of settings, backgrounds and geographical locations.

You will be notified of the outcome of your expression of interest several weeks prior to the training.

Please note, this training is not training about responding to support those experiencing family, domestic or sexual violence and is not therapeutic in nature.

Expressions of interest open

Expressions of interest are currently open for training on:

Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm AEST
Registration closes on Tuesday 20 January 2026, 5:00pm AEST

Wednesday 22 April 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm AEST
Registration closes on Friday 20 March 2026, 5:00pm AEST

Monday 15 June 2026, 9:30am-4:00pm AEST
Registration closes on Friday 15 May 2026, 5:00pm AEST

Use the 'Register now' button to express your interest via our form.

For attendees with questions about access or about the training, please email training@ourwatch.org.au.

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our watch is australia’s leader in the primary prevention of violence against women.

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Change starts with us: A full-day primary prevention workshop

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Free training to support people new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector with skills and knowledge to implement Change the story.

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18 Nov: Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium 2026 ($110 in person, free online)

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18 Nov: Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium 2026 ($110 in person, free online)

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Perinatal Infant Mental Health Symposium - Friday 27 November 2026

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20 Feb 2027: Radiance Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium - Busselton

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20 Feb 2027: Radiance Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium - Busselton

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Radiance Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium 2027

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Upskilling Diploma of ECE staff to Bachelor of Childhood Teaching 

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Upskilling Diploma of ECE staff to Bachelor of Childhood Teaching 

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Folder with meeting invites: 2026 Meeting Dates & Calendar Invites

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Meeting minutes are saved in a shared OneDrive folder - South West Early Years Network Minutes - OneDrive

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National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention

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National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention

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Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

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National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention

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Early experiences shape a child’s future health and wellbeing. This is especially true for children with delays or disabilities. Helping them early with quality, tailored support gives them the best chance to thrive. Our new national best practice framework shows what good support looks like.

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So we have designed the eSafety Early Years program to support that important relationship. Together, we can improve online safety for our youngest Australians!

Early learning services can also use the resources developed for families, to help with conversations about online safety.

New resource available now!

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eSafety Early Years program for educators | eSafety Commissioner

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Online safety resources for early years educators.

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Share your views on what research should focus on to support children’s health and wellbeing in the City of Busselton

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Share your views on what research should focus on to support children’s health and wellbeing in the City of Busselton

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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South West Community Services Resource File 2025

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South West Community Services Resource File 2025

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Voice of the Child Toolkit - Centre for Community Child Health

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The Centre for Community Child Health tackles the unjust differences in children’s health, development and wellbeing, known as inequities. By working together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Free Online Training for Board & Committee Members

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Free Online Training for Board & Committee Members

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Available online and completely free—open to anyone, whether or not you identify as a person with disability. Both trainings are self-paced and hosted on Moodle, making it easy to learn when & where it suits you:

🟢 Inclusive Leadership Training
Designed to support people who are new to boards or committees. You’ll learn:
• What being on a committee involves
• How to read meeting papers
• How to contribute meaningfully
• How to support inclusive decision-making

🟣 Disability Awareness for Boards & Committees
Ideal for any current or future board members who want to build a more inclusive and welcoming space for all:
• Common barriers faced by people with disability
• Inclusive practices and respectful communication
• Tips to make your board more accessible and representative

To enrol in one or both trainings, email community@advocacywa.org.au

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Paint the Town REaD - Books for Bedtime kits

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Paint the Town REaD - Books for Bedtime kits

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Bunbury Volunteers Needed - Smith Family

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Bunbury Volunteers Needed - Smith Family

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Australian Early Years Strategy 2024-2034

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Australian Early Years Strategy 2024-2034

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Helping children aged 0-5 and their families to learn, grow and thrive.

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Early Years Noticeboard - Conditions of Use

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Early Years Noticeboard - Conditions of Use

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My Community Directory is for health and community organisations that provide services and activities with a community benefit. Registration on the directory is free. To register your organisation, see https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/Register

Update Your Listing with New Tags!

If your organisation is already listed, you can now update your listing to include the new tags for ‘Mums’ and ‘Dads’. This will make it easier for people to search for services and groups across the different categories.

To see how to edit your listing to add the new tags, see https://support.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/s/article/HOW-TO-Add-Tags-to-Your-Listing

Who’s Missing?

If there are other organisations that you work with who are not yet listed on the directory, you can suggest another organisation here and My Community Directory will reach out to them https://www.mycommunitydirectory.com.au/SuggestAListing

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New tags available! Organisations providing services in the Early Years Sector can now update their listings with the tags “Mums” and “Dads”.

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Resources to help schools keep students and staff safe

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By learning about COVID you will be better prepared to keep your students, staff and community safe, reduce staff and student absences, and minimise the impact of COVID on the school's operations.

Understand the latest science

Identify myths and misinformation

Learn how to use layered mitigations to prevent spread of COVID and other airborne viruses such as RSV and influenza

Develop evidence-based risk assessments

Ensure your school is safe for all families, including those at higher risk due to existing health conditions

Understand and meet your WH&S obligations

Receive a Certificate of Completion

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Resources to help schools keep students and staff safe

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The Royal Life Saving Society WA Heart Beat Club grants are now open. The Heart Beat Club is a three-hour CPR and basic first aid community education course designed specifically for parents and carers of children under five.

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Royal Life Saving WA believes that everyone should know the lifesaving skills of resuscitation and first aid.

The Heart Beat Club community education course is designed for parents and carers of children under the age of five. The three hour session covers child and infant CPR and first aid for common childhood injuries.

Please note the Heart Beat Club is a community education initiative only, not a qualification course.

The Keep Watch program has funding available to provide a limited number of free Heart Beat Club sessions to high-need community groups. Applications are invited from Western Australian community organisations that support high-risk families and/or parents who may have barriers to accessing first aid training.

Grant applications for the 2023/24 financial year are now open. Applications can be received at any time during the year.

Download Application Form

The grant information and application form can be downloaded below. Please ensure you read this carefully, even if you have received a grant previously, as some information has changed.

For more information or if you have any questions please fill in the form below.

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The Heart Beat Club grants program provides free CPR and first aid training to parents and carers with barriers to completing first aid training.

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Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas

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The Australian Child and Youth Wellbeing Atlas is a freely available data asset that maps information on children and young people aged 0 to 24 in communities across Australia.

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Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Plan (2023 – 2027) 

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Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Plan (2023 – 2027) 

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WNHS Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Plan

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Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia - Free Online Training 

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Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia - Free Online Training 

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https://panda.org.au/products/health-professionals/

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National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 

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National Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 

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2-11 Sept: Child Protection Week webinars 

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2-11 Sept: Child Protection Week webinars 

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https://www.napcan.org.au/official-webinars-2026/?

2 Sept: Supporting children and young people with disability experiencing family violence

4 Sept: Digital literacy as part of a broader ecosystem of supports that keep children safe

4 Sept: Navigating the noise: how misinformation and media representation impacts children and young people

7 Sept: Beyond the commissions, inquiries, and reviews: we have the evidence to protect our children, now where’s the action?

8 Sept: Boys, Belonging and the Manosphere: Early Action in a Digital Age

9 Sept: Beyond “tough on crime”: preventing youth offending with early support, strong families and connected communities

11 Sept: From Voice to Action: Safe and Meaningful Youth Engagement Across All Ages and Stages

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Western Australia Tomorrow Population Forecasts (www.wa.gov.au)

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Western Australia Tomorrow Population Forecasts

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Key population data is now available online with additional releases available later in the year and 2023 (see 2021 Census product release guide | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au) for dates). Search QuickStats via Search Census data | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au)and enter your postcode or locality to drill down to your local data.

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Childhood immunisation community kit | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

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This stakeholder kit offers a range of activities to help children learn how to stay safe from viral infections like COVID-19, with helpful information for parents and guardians about the importance of all childhood vaccinations.

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Online Training Options for Early Years Networks

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Mandatory reporting of Child Sexual Abuse (online training)

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Mandatory reporting of Child Sexual Abuse (online training)

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https://moodle.communities.wa.gov.au/file.php/1/PublicCourses/Mandatory_Reporter_Training/story.html

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Greater Bunbury Early Years Strategy 2018-2023

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Greater Bunbury Early Years Strategy 2018-2023

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COB_EarlyYearsStrategy_Working_19022019_EW.indd (dardanup.wa.gov.au)

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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

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Child Safe Organisations WA (ccyp.wa.gov.au)

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Commissioner for Children and Young People, Western Australia

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Western Australian children and young people are regularly involved in activities and organisations outside of the home - including school, sport, recreation and health care - that are provided by government, non-government and community-based organisations.

Children and young people rely on the adults entrusted with their care to both protect and empower them to be safe from any form of abuse or harm.

To achieve this, every organisation must embed a child safe culture across all activities and services, with leaders, staff and volunteers being vigilant in providing child safe and friendly environments and interactions.

Child Safe Organisations WA

The Commissioner's Child Safe Organisations WA promotes the need for child safe practices across all types of organisations. It helps leaders, staff and volunteers within organisations to place the safety of children and young people at the forefront of their activities. It also encourages parents and carers to seek information and ask questions about the child safe strategies used in places their children are attending.

The Commissioner has developed a range of resources which reflect the ten National Principles for Child Safe Organisations endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments.

The following links provide information, resources and practical examples on each of the ten principles.

National Principle 1: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

National Principle 2: Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously

National Principle 3 : Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing

National Principle 4: Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice

National Principle 5: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice

National Principle 6: Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused

National Principle 7: Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training

National Principle 8: Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed

National Principle 9: Implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA is regularly reviewed and improved

National Principle 10: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people
Summary of the National Principles e-learning modules

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Western Australian children and young people are regularly involved in activities and organisations outside of the home - including school, sport, recreation and health care - that are provided by government, non-government and community-based organisations. Children and young people rely on the adults entrusted with their care to both protect and empower them to be safe from any form of abuse or harm.

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy

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Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Strategy 2022 to 2032

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Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Strategy 2022 to 2032

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2 Sept: Supporting children and young people with disability experiencing family violence

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2 Sept: Supporting children and young people with disability experiencing family violence

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3 Sept: What Do Australians Really Think About the Early Years?

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3 Sept: What Do Australians Really Think About the Early Years?

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8 Sept: Every Conversation Matters: Building Child Safe Organisations in WA

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8 Sept: Every Conversation Matters: Building Child Safe Organisations in WA

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9 Sept: From data overload to decision ready

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9 Sept: From data overload to decision ready

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From data overload to decision ready. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Struggling to turn mountains of data into clear next steps for children and families? You’re not alone. Local early years partnerships and place-based initiatives know their communities best, including what local children and families need to thrive. But acting on that understanding depends on having the right information at the right time, and too often, partnerships are swimming in data that doesn’t point to a clear path forward. Restacking the Odds’ latest work helps flip the starting question from ‘what data do we have?’ to ‘what decisions do we need to make, and what data would help us make them?’ This decision-led approach to continuous improvement encourages local early years partnerships to start with the decisions that matter most and source the data to support them. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll learn what leading with decisions looks like in practice, and how it enables clearer action to support children’s health, development and wellbeing. By attending, you will: •	understand the case for starting with decisions •	hear practical examples of decision-led approaches to continuous improvement •	gain a framework for identifying the decisions that matter most in your context, and the data that can support them. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the panel.

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9 Sept: How connection and belonging shapes children and young people’s vulnerability online

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9 Sept: How connection and belonging shapes children and young people’s vulnerability online

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PL webinar - Connection belonging and online risk

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14 Sept: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Primary School Students

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14 Sept: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Primary School Students

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Primary School Students. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Australian schools have an increasingly important role in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. As student needs continue to grow, schools require sustainable, evidence-based approaches that strengthen staff capability to support student mental health and wellbeing, promote wellbeing across the whole school community, and enable early intervention and prevention. Join this free webinar to learn how the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) initiative in Victoria is supporting schools to build a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Hear from leaders in education, MHiPS implementation and schools as they share insights into the development, implementation and impact of MHiPS across Victoria (plus learnings from new pilots in Queensland). Through a facilitated panel discussion, speakers from the Victorian Department of Education, the MHiPS team at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne and participating schools will discuss the factors that underpin successful implementation, and the positive changes they are seeing in school communities. By attending, you’ll gain practical insights into: •	how a whole-school, prevention-focused approach can strengthen mental health and wellbeing outcomes for students •	the key components of the MHiPS model, including professional learning and continuous improvement approaches •	evidence of MHiPS implementation, capability uplift and impact across participating schools •	lessons learned from implementation in Victorian schools and adaptation for pilot sites in Queensland •	the critical role of leadership and partnerships in embedding effective mental health and wellbeing supports in schools. This webinar is part of the Thriving Children, Thriving Communities Webinar Series and will feature representatives from the Victorian Department of Education, the MHiPS team at MCRI and UoM, and participating schools.

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16 Sept: Influencers, ideology and impact: how algorithms influence and reinforce harmful beliefs

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16 Sept: Influencers, ideology and impact: how algorithms influence and reinforce harmful beliefs

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https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3860645265328407390

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PL webinar_ideology and impact - How algorithms influence and reinforce harmful beliefs

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23 Sept: Promoting collaboration in early education to support children’s mental health

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23 Sept: Promoting collaboration in early education to support children’s mental health

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23 Sept: What Gets in the Way of Culturally Safe and Inclusive Care?

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23 Sept: What Gets in the Way of Culturally Safe and Inclusive Care?

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What Gets in the Way of Culturally Safe and Inclusive Care? - MHPN

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Bias is a normal part of being human. Yet even with the best intentions, it can act as a barrier to culturally safe and inclusive care, particularly when it is difficult to recognise or challenging to respond to.

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Australian Institute of Family Studies - on demand webinar series

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Australian Institute of Family Studies - on demand webinar series

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Missed one of our webinars and want to catch up? Register now for one of our on-demand replays and experience the full webinar, including the extended Q&A, at your convenience.

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2026 Children's Book Week - The Children’s Book Council of Australia

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Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.

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"Would you cuddle up with a jurru? Do you have a tjikiwan dog at home? And what would you do if you saw a sneaky Kyembal?" asks ILF ambassador Jessica Mauboy.

Jump on a virtual plane to Barunga in the Northern Territory, Rubibi (Broome) in north Western Australia and Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, to find out!

This is your chance to journey across the country into First Nations storytelling and learn some new words in Kriol, Yawuru and Thaynakwith languages.

You'll join a group of young, talented songwriters with their ILF mentor Justine Clarke, for a special performance of their song, Shordi Krik, at the Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory. Find out why life is sweet at Shordi Krik.

In Rubibi, your senses will tingle as you discover there are more than four seasons a year, and on the Cape York Peninsula, when you look, you will find.....what? You will have to wait and see!

After the film, enter the Sydney Opera House for a 45‑minute livestream celebration that took place on Wednesday, 6 September. The stream features ILF super star Ambassadors Justine Clarke, Josh Pyke and Gregg Dreise!

This is an action packed, joyful performance, sharing books, stories, music, song, movement, illustrations and language. It's an engaging learning adventure for early learners, primary students and adults alike.
HOW TO WATCH
Watching the FILM and LIVESTREAM is simple. Just register your details here, and you will be able to watch any time you like at your convenience. You can pull the dial back or forward as you wish.

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Indigenous Literacy Foundation | Can You Imagine a World Without Reading | DONATE TODAY

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International FASD Awareness Day - NOFASD Australia

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Information and resources for International FASD Awareness Day, which is observed on 9 September in recognition of the importance of alcohol free pregnancy.

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International FASD Awareness Day

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15 Oct: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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15 Oct: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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SANDS - MISCARRIAGE STILLBIRTH NEWBORN DEATH SUPPORT

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Each October we acknowledge pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and its special day on 15 October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance day.

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The Children's Week Association delivers a range of initiatives for children and their communities, inspiring them and acknowledging their contributions.

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We love WNRW and have been taking part since it started! We make this a big theme throughout the school and get everyone involved! Our older children perform the rhymes to our early years children, it's amazing!

Anna W
Primary School, United Kingdom

The importance of nursery rhymes for the under 7's

Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education. As well as being fun they are excellent teaching tools:

They provide a fun way to support early numeracy skills

Nursery rhymes help children to develop social, physical and emotional skills.

Row Row Row Your Boat is one of our featured rhymes for 2023!

For further videos please subscribe to our You Tube Channel here

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World Nursery Rhyme Week is a free, world-wide initiative celebrating the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development.

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23-29 Nov: Perinatal Mental Health Week 

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23-29 Nov: Perinatal Mental Health Week 

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How are you going?

Everyone's experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting is unique and brings different rewards and challenges. Our mental health checklist can help you to see if what you're experiencing or observing in a loved one could be a reason to seek help.

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Every year in November, we join our community and organisations across Australia to mark Perinatal Mental Health Week.

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25 Nov - 10 Dec: 16 Days in WA (Activism against Gender-Based Violence.)

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25 Nov - 10 Dec: 16 Days in WA (Activism against Gender-Based Violence.)

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2023 campaign

For 16 days in November and December, the community is invited to take a part in encouraging change to stop violence against women.

The annual 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women campaign takes place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day.

Now in its seventh year, 16 Days in WA draws inspiration from the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to drive a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children.

You are invited to create change during the campaign - to educate, motivate and advocate in your community, and stand up to stop violence against women.

The 2023 campaign theme is Stopping Family and Domestic Violence: Play your part.
Check out events happening during 16 Days in WA 2023: Events

Mailing list

Sign up to our mailing list if you would like to be kept up to date with the 16 Days in WA campaign, including information about the campaign theme, resources and events.

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The 16 Days in WA campaign runs from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) through to 10 December (Human Rights Day) each year. The campaign takes its inspiration from the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

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is almost here, and we can't wait to share what we have in store this year! Mark your calendars for February 7th, 2024, and get ready to join us for a full day of excitement as we celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

Let's make this year's World Read Aloud Day the best one yet!

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Lunchbox Nutrition | Healthy Lunch Box Week

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Lunchbox Nutrition | Healthy Lunch Box Week

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Healthy lunchbox week is a Nutrition Australia inititative that aims to inspire parents and carers to create healthy lunchboxes their children will enjoy.
Find healthy lunchbox tips, recipes and download handy fact sheets.

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World Hearing Day 2025 - World Hearing Day

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World Hearing Day is an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness regarding hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care, and calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues. Each year, this event is celebrated on 3 March, covering a specific theme on which the World Health Organization and its partners carry […]

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Save The Date: Safe Sleep Week 2026 | Red Nose Australia

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Join Red Nose Australia for Safe Sleep Week, 9–15 March 2026, sharing trusted advice to reduce the risk of SUDI and help keep babies safe while they sleep.

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15-22 March: Multiple Birth Awareness Week

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15-22 March: Multiple Birth Awareness Week

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Multiple Birth Awareness Week - Australian Multiple Birth Association

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The Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) is the leading national support organisation for families with twins, triplets or more.

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Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

It's about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

To participate, you can wear orange to show your support, or you can attend/host a Harmony Week event.

Harmony Week event registrations are open for 2023.

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Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

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Playgroup Australia - Playgroup Australia is the peak organisation for playgroups in Australia. Our members are the state and territory playgroup organisations that provide and support local playgroups.

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National Playgroup Week is all about celebrating and promoting the benefits of playgroups for children, families and communities .

We want to:

thank our playgroup volunteers and participants for their commitment to fun, learning and mutual support

make playgroups more visible in our communities

encourage more people to get involved in playgroups; and

celebrate the work of our wonderful staff.

There are celebrations (big and small) happening right around Australia. There are lots of ways to get involved:

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National Playgroup Week - Playgroup Australia

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National Playgroup Week is all about celebrating and promoting the benefits of playgroups for children, families and communities . We want to: thank our playgroup volunteers and participants for their commitment to fun, learning and mutual support make playgroups more visible in our communities encourage more people to get involved in playgroups; and celebrate the work of our wonderful staff.

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19 March: International "Read to Me!" Day

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19 March: International "Read to Me!" Day

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March 19th | International Read to me Day

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International Read to Me! Day is an international campaign aimed at encouraging children to remind adults in their village to read to them often.

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Date: Thursday 16 March 2023

Time: 11.00 am - 12.30pm AEDST

Building: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council

Address: 35 Harvey Street, Little Bay NSW 2036

Hosted by Dan Bourchier at the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council NSW, we are excited to once again, host a live event.

*Keynote speakers:

Bridget Cama - Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue - The Uluru Statement from the Heart

Panel members:

Clarke Webb - Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan - 2 Path Strong Nyanggan ( BMNAC), Founder and CEO

Alanah - Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School ( GGFS), Principal

Desiree Leha - @BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation Policy Officer

Adam Hansen -@Aurora Foundation RISE manager

*Additional speakers to be confirmed

2023 Close the Gap Report, "Strong Culture, Strong Youth: Our Legacy, Our Future".

This year's Report explores how the cultural determinants of health play a vital role in achieving long-term health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, with a particular focus on the organisations and individuals that work to enrich the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.

Click here at Eventbrite to register your attendance.

Event is free but registration is essential as places are limited

Light food and beverages provided after the event.

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Date: Thursday 16 March 2023 Time: 11.00 am - 12.30pm AEDST Building: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council Address: 35 Harvey Street, Little Bay NSW 2036 Hosted by Dan Bourchier at the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council NSW, we are excited to once again, host a live event.

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This year’s World Immunization Week theme, “For every generation, vaccines work”, aims to promote how vaccines have safely protected people, families, and communities for generations – and continue to safeguard our future.

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Start a
conversation to
end family violence.

We all have
the right to feel
safe at home.

We all have
the right to feel
safe at home.

Are you experiencing family violence?

If you're experiencing abuse, you don't have to face this alone.
Help and support is available. The Are You Safe at Home? website features lots of helpful information around family violence and where to go for help.

Do you think someone you know may be experiencing family violence?

The Are You Safe at Home? website features lots of helpful tips, conversation starters and information to help you start your potentially lifesaving chat with a friend, family member or colleague.

We know that many people experiencing family violence will reach out to family and friends first. How you respond can make a real difference on someone's journey to safety.

We can all keep an eye out for the signs of family violence, speak up, and offer support. With the right approach, your support can make a real difference. Learn how to ask "are you safe at home?" by watching our new video series.

It's an opportunity to ask someone in your life 'Are you safe at home?' - Start a conversation to end family violence.

Asking such an important question can be tough, so the Are You Safe at Home? website features lots of helpful tips, conversation starters and information to help you start your potentially lifesaving chat with a friend, family member or colleague.

Mark 10 May in your calendar this year and let's start the conversation because we all have the right to feel safe at home.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 000 immediately.

There is help and advice available in your state if you or someone you know is or may be experiencing family violence.

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Start a conversation to end family violence. We all have the right to feel safe at home. We all have the right to feel safe at home. Are you experiencing family violence? If you're experiencing abuse, you don't have to face this alone. Help and support is available.

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National Volunteer Week - Volunteering Australia

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National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 20-26 May 2024. This special event provides an

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Join us in May to raise awareness around the globe for maternal mental health.

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27 May: National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 

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27 May: National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 

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Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read Luna Roo: the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press. Cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story.