Shifting conversation to action Every September, National Child Protection Week asks us to think about how we can help children and young people feel safe, heard, valued and supported. But awareness alone is not enough. A child who feels unsafe. A teenager who doesn’t feel seen. A young person carrying fear, trauma, neglect or isolation without the right… Read More »EVERY CONVERSATION MATTERS
Life can be painful and problems can seem overwhelming at times. Some people may think about suicide but do not act upon it. For others, suicide seems like the only way out of their situation or the feelings they are experiencing. They generally feel very alone and hopeless. They believe… Read More »Suicide Prevention
Rape e.g. being forced to have vaginal, anal or oral sex; Stalking e.g. repeatedly being followed or watched by someone; Unwanted touching e.g. pinching, patting, embracing, rubbing, groping, flicking, kissing, fondling, being touched on the breasts, bum, legs etc; Sexual harassment e.g. sexual jokes or rude comments about a person’s… Read More »Sexual Violence
In your relationship you have the right to: express your opinions and have them respected (even if your partner does not agree with you) take the relationship at your own pace have your feelings about any sexual activities respected and accepted have your physical and emotional needs treated as equally… Read More »Domestic and Family Violence Information
