Child Australia Anula OSHC

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Compliance is only the starting point. At Child Australia, we go beyond compliance by embedding best practice child safety strategies every day.

We’ve taken proactive steps across our services such as:
✅ Appointing Child Safety Champions
✅ New safeguarding roles to keep safety visible and supported
✅ Stronger recruitment and complaints processes
✅ Child Safe Working Group driving continuous improvement
✅ Our “See It. Stop It. Say It.” initiative reminding us all that safety is everyone’s responsibility

Together with families and educators, we are creating services where children are not only safe, but feel safe, respected and empowered to thrive.

Read more about our commitment to Child Safety here: https://childaustralia.org.au/call-for-proactive-vigilance-in-protecting-children/

🧡 Friendship makes the world brighter and it starts in childhood!

This 30 July, we’re celebrating International Friendship Day, a beautiful reminder of the power of connection, kindness and community. ✨

Friendships help children build trust, empathy and belonging... and at Child Australia, we see those important bonds form every day through play, shared experiences and caring relationships.

Declared by the UN in 2011, this day encourages us all to reflect on the value of friendship, not only between people, but also across cultures and communities — as a path to peace and understanding.

Let’s raise kind, compassionate children who know how to make and be a good friend. 👫

🧒💬 How do you know your child is truly safe in care?
Not just on paper, but in real life?

Join Child Australia’s free national webinar designed to support families, educators and leaders in creating safer early learning environments.

We’re moving past the headlines and into clear, practical steps you can take to help protect your child.

💡 Why we urge families to attend:
✔️ Know the signs of concern
✔️ Understand your rights and reporting options
✔️ Learn how to work with your centre to build trust and open communication
✔️ Be part of the safety conversation, not just after something happens — but before

🗓️ Thursday 31 July
🕑 2PM AWST | 💻 Live & Free

📲 Register today for access to the live event and the full webinar recording: https://shop.childaustralia.org.au/event/child-safety-webinar-2025/