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Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept

Written by user on 07/02/2023. Posted in Shop.

by Jayneen Sanders Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety to young children in a way that is neither frightening nor confronting? This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals to broach the subject of safe and unsafe touch in a non-threatening and age-appropriate way. The comprehensive notes to the reader and discussion questions...

Surprise! Mum’s Birthday

Written by user on 07/02/2023. Posted in Shop.

by Deanne Carson This book introduces children to the differences between secrets and surprises and encourages them to help-seek when a secret makes them feel scared or worried. Suitable for children aged 4 – 6.

Alanah

Written by user on 06/02/2023. Posted in Educators.

I come from a performance background, and much of my work has been with children: I’m an actor with a children’s theatre company, and an early childhood music and movement educator. I have also worked as an educator in the OSHC space, a character host for children’s parties, and a sensory play facilitator. My work with children has been beautifully rewarding, but I’ve observed a clear and consistent need for the kind of education that Body Safety Australia provides. I’ve seen how small a young person can be made to feel when we project harmful stereotypes onto the choices they make...

So, you think you would always believe a rape victim, but you would never believe a rapist?

Written by user on 23/12/2022. Posted in Blog.

In other words, there is a huge gap between how we think we will respond to women who’ve been raped and how we actually respond. Inside that gap lies a wealth of myths about rape and an underlying belief that women cannot be trusted. Research released last week by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), titled “’Chuck her on a lie detector’: Investigating Australians’ mistrust in women’s reports of sexual assault”, provides robust evidence of the depth of mistrust most of us don’t even know we have about women and rape. From the report: “The call...

Body Safety Superstars Starter Pack

Written by user on 23/12/2022. Posted in Shop.

Developed by Body Safety Australia, this is your family’s body safety education starter kit. Set includes:One set ‘My Safe Adults’ finger puppetsIt’s My Body – Lory FreemanSurprise! Mum’s Birthday – Deanne CarsonOne set of Flight, Fight, Freeze cardsOne set Roll’n’Play Emotions game

I Won’t Said Willow

Written by user on 23/12/2022. Posted in Shop.

Why won’t Willow give Mum’s visitors a kiss? Is she being naughty? It’s lucky she has an understanding adult to talk to, who helps her sort out good secrets and bad secrets – and helps teach Mum about listening when Willow stands up for her body boundaries. Suitable for ages 4 – 8.

Jacob’s New Dress

Written by user on 23/12/2022. Posted in Shop.

by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman For ages 4 – 7 Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can’t wear “girl” clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who don’t identify with traditional gender roles.

It’s MY Body

Written by user on 23/12/2022. Posted in Shop.

by Lory Freeman Body Safety book that teaches young children between 2 and 8 years how to resist uncomfortable touch. The drawings are simple and expressive so that even the youngest reader can comprehend them. The text is simple and clear; positive, not scary.