Introducing Amie Carrington and Sinead Nunan from the Domestic Violence Action Centre. Amie Carrington and Sinead Nunan from the Domestic Violence Action Centre present Being Heard. The value of embedding primary prevention (healthy relationships) programs in school curriculums as an ongoing commitment to the prevention of domestic and sexual violence – a stronger commitment than we currently have. Find out more about the Being Heard program experience and what this could look like in your school/across the state. The Domestic Violence Action Centre provides free and confidential services...

Body Safety Australia CEO Deanne Carson speaks Jennie Hill from Mad Fucking Witches (MFW) in a one-hour vodcast. In MFW’s words, if you have kids, intend to have kids, have grandkids, nephews, nieces or other children in your life or just want to understand more about consent, privilege, sexual crime and what’s going wrong in Australia in how we discuss and educate on these issues, watching this is a must. About MFW Inspired by Peter Dutton calling a journalist a “Mad Fucking Witch”. Big mistake – we’re the grand-daughters of the witches you couldn’t...

David Leser and Natassia Chrysanthos explore the tragic and all-too-common reality of sexual assault and rape culture in schools in this well-researched, brilliantly written and heart-wrenching article about privilege and predation in private boys’ schools. (sex, schoolkids and where it all goes wrong 12/03/21) The article delves into the increasingly common occurrence of sexual assault scandals in our schools, particularly private boys schools. In David’s words, it was ‘Harrowing to research and write. Crucial to reveal.’. We deal with the effects of this culture in the schools and...

Episode #145: Are we doing enough to protect children from abuse? (with Deanne Carson) Last week Body Safety Australia CEO Deanne Carson joined Lisa Bryant on The Early Education show to discuss the recent spate of media surrounding child sexual abuse allegations against educators working in the early education sector. Deanne shares her knowledge as a leading Australian sexuality educator, researcher, speaker, author and Founder and CEO of Body Safety Australia, and talks about how educators and leaders can better ensure their spaces are safe for children. The Early Education Show with Lisa...

Introducing Adele Rice AM Adele Rice AM is a nationally recognised expert in multicultural education. She was the Founding Principal of Milpera, Brisbane’s state high school for refugee and migrant students, from when it opened in 1984 until she retired from the role in 2012, and was instrumental in establishing a study program that equipped the next generation of specialist ESL teachers who continue her legacy. Adele’s current positions include Chairperson of the Friends of HEAL Foundation, Board Member of the Global Learning Centre, Advisory Board Member of Asylum Circle, Member of the...

As an organisation specialising in body safety and consent education, we are welcoming of the Victorian government’s recent announcement of mandatory consent education in schools. However, we also know that consent education isn’t black and white, and there needs to be more than just ‘box ticking’ when it comes to sex and consent education. Lauren French https://lauren-french.com/Our brilliant senior educator Lauren French spoke to ABC about the crucial nuances in consent education delivery and the importance of experience as well as funding, when it comes to supporting culturally and...

Body Safety Australia is looking for primary schools in Brisbane and Townsville to take part in a pilot program to help with feedback and further development of programs in Queensland. The program is available to go live in Term 1 and will be provided to up to 4 eligible schools. As well as educating and empowering staff and students in body safety and respectful relationships, participating schools will receive the program at cost price and have the opportunity to lead the charge in prioritising child safety and well-being in their community. The pilot program can be delivered to one year...

For Immediate Release: December 2020 Body Safety Australia are proud to be named as winners of this year’s Victorian Early Years Award (VEYA) in the Promoting Health and Wellbeing category. Announced on the 25th of November through the Department of Education and Training’s social media channels, the Early Years Body Safety Superstars program was one of 20 finalists shortlisted from 115 nominations across all categories. “We are passionate and dedicated to the work that we do, and we are thrilled to be recognised for our contribution to the wellbeing of children,” says Body Safety...

Originally published in Semann and Slattery’s Pick a Lane Newsletter. Keeping children safe This week there has been widespread media coverage about children from an early childhood centre in NSW who were allegedly sexually abused by a former worker. It is alleged that the offender abused 30 children; 16 either at or from the centre ranging in age from 16 months to 15 years. We also know that in addition the abuse of those children was shared online. Pick a Lane interviewed Deanne Carson, the CEO of Body Safety Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing...

Gaming addiction in children is a hotly debated topic in education and parenting circles right now. Parents approach me quietly, often fearful of judgement from other parents who aren’t locked into battle with children who want ‘just one more game’ and who become resentful, angry and even violent when their devices are removed.  It’s not only gaming that is an issue. Social media use is also concerning parents, with many children becoming secretive and withdrawn as a result of online interactions.  Navigating appropriate device use was difficult enough prior to remote learning,...