Resources for parents and carers

As a parent, you are frequently choosing activities, services or programs for your child. To be confident your child is welcome and safe when attending an activity or service, you need to think about a range of issues.

Consultation with Children - Feeling Safe

We understand that children have unique insights into their lives, their needs and the world around them. They have a right to be heard and have their concerns and ideas taken seriously, particularly on matters that affect them – including how to keep them safe.

We consulted with children on what makes them feel safe and what they can do if they feel unsafe. Watch the video below:

Being Safe

A guide for children

What to look for in a child safe organisation

Teaching your child to keep themselves safe

Information about the indicators of abuse and the impacts it has on children

Warning signs of online child sexual abuse and exploitation

A guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers

Information on cultural differences and conflict

Advice for parents and carers on how to help children have safe experiences online

When a child discloses abuse it can be hard to know how to respond. Here are some tips to help.

What is child abuse?

Signs of neglect

Family support services for Aboriginal families

Teaching children and young people about gender equality

Guidance for parents and carers of children with a disability

Guidance for parents and carers of gender diverse children and young people

Reporting racism in schools

eSafety

The eSafety website provides information and advice for kids and young people about how to keep safe online, what to do if something goes wrong and how to complain about online bullying or abuse.

eSafety have recently partnered with First Nations organisations to develop resources to help empower communities to stay safe and active online, and ensure mob's voices, music and stories continue to be heard. Learn more.

COVID-19 Children and Young People

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) have developed a collection of trusted resources on COVID-19, including information on the physical effects on children, mental health care and advice around supporting your child cope through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resources have been created by experts from The Royal Children’s Hospital, trusted campus partners and other health organisations.

Along with webinars, fact sheets, information around COVID-19 vaccination for children, links to support services, there are some useful guides that have been developed specifically for children.

Guides such as;