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Body safety session: Keeping young children safe in community

Health & wellbeing

May 5, 2026

This session supports families to learn practical ways to keep children safe at home, in childcare, at school, and in the community.

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Join us for a free session for families to learn simple, practical ways to help keep children safe at home, in childcare, at school, and in the community.

The session will cover how to talk with children about bodies, respect and safety, and how to get support if needed.

This workshop is welcoming, respectful and builds on the strengths, values and experiences of families and communities.

The session is delivered in partnership with Body Safety Australia, a trusted organisation that works with families, schools and communities to help children grow up safe and respected.

Who should attend

This session has been created for parents and carers of children under 5. It will also be helpful for anyone who plays a role in caring for children.

We're hosting two sessions

In-person session - 10 June

Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Time: 9.45am - 12.00pm
Where: Melton - location confirmed after registration

About the session

  • To attend, contact GenWest community worker, Alice Borthwick-Peters, at aliceb@genwest.org.au. Alternatively, you can call GenWest on 1800 436 937 and ask to speak to Alice.
  • Registrations close Monday, 1 June at 5pm.
  • Limited spots available.
  • Childcare is available - let us know when you register.
  • Food will be provided.

Online session - 11 June

Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 7.00 – 8.30pm - the session starts promptly at 7.00pm
Where:
Online via Zoom

About the session

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GenWest acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Contact us


Call us

1800 436 937

Email us

For general enquiries and family violence referrals,

please email info@genwest.org.au

For speaker requests, training or consultancy services,

please email learn@genwest.org.au

Visit us

317-319 Barkly Street

Footscray

Naarm/Melbourne VIC 3011

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