Building Blocks for Child Safety
We offer a range of programs designed to equip educators, parents, and caregivers with the tools to teach protective behaviours and promote child safety. Our programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation or group.
Empowering families to protect and educate children about personal safety.
Aimed at parents and caregivers of children aged from early childhood, Kindergarten to Year 4.
ABOUT THE SESSION
Children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and empowered to set boundaries.
This interactive session helps parents and caregivers gain the confidence, tools, and language to talk openly about body safety, consent, and emotional wellbeing.
SESSION OVERVIEW
Understanding the Why
Learn why protective behaviour education is vital for every child’s safety and sense of self.
Statistics & Facts
Explore the latest research and real-world statistics around child protection and abuse prevention — highlighting the need for open, early conversations.
MAIN TOPICS COVERED
Labelling Feelings
Help children recognise and express their emotions in healthy, constructive ways.
Body Warning Signs
Recognising the body’s signals when something feels unsafe or uncomfortable.
Safe & Unsafe Situations
Exploring real-life examples to help children differentiate between safe and unsafe situations.
Body Autonomy & Consent
Discover how to have positive, age-appropriate discussions about body boundaries and the meaning of consent.
Private Parts
Learn practical, respectful and age-appropriate ways to discuss private body parts and body awareness.
Secrets
Understanding the difference between safe and unsafe secrets.
Seeking Help
Empower children to identify trusted adults and ask for help when they feel unsafe.
Power Strategies (Year 3 & 4 only)
Providing you with language and strategies to guide children through tricky situations. Teaching assertiveness and how to confidently say “no” in unsafe or uncomfortable situations. Vulnerable situations can be in the form of bribery, threats, guilt, games, tricks/lies or positions of authority.
Cyber Safety (Year 3 & 4 only)
Content, conduct and contact risks: exploring online safety, digital boundaries, and responsible technology use.
DURATION: 1 hour
INVESTMENT: $600 + GST
Up to 30 participants ($15 per additional participant)
TRAVEL: A travel fee may apply for sessions held outside the Sydney CBD.
VENUE: Provided by participant
WHAT TO BRING: Pen & notepad
WHAT'S PROVIDED: Take home information sheet
Equipping early years educators to foster safe, confident, and empowered children.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Early childhood educators play a vital role in teaching children how to recognise and respond to unsafe situations.
This engaging and practical workshop provides the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to embed protective behaviour education into early learning environments.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The Importance of Teaching Protective Behaviours in Early Years Education
Understand why teaching protective behaviours from an early age is essential to promoting children’s awareness of body safety and confidence in seeking help.
Practical Teaching Strategies
Learn simple, effective, and age-appropriate ways to integrate protective behaviour concepts into daily routines, play, and learning.
MAIN TOPICS COVERED
Labelling Feelings
Helping children identify and name their emotions.
Body Warning Signs
Recognising the body’s signals when something feels unsafe or uncomfortable.
Safe & Unsafe Situations
Exploring real-life examples to help children differentiate between safe and unsafe situations.
Body Autonomy & Consent
Teaching children about body ownership and the importance of asking and giving consent.
Private Parts
Using age-appropriate language to discuss body awareness and privacy.
Secrets
Understanding the difference between safe secrets and unsafe secrets.
Safety Network
Helping children identify trusted adults they can turn to for help.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
INVESTMENT: $750 + GST
Up to 15 participants ($40 per additional participant)
TRAVEL: A travel fee may apply for workshops held outside the Sydney CBD.
VENUE: Provided by participant
WHAT TO BRING: Pen & notepad
WHAT'S PROVIDED: Take home information sheet
Empowering teachers with skills and strategies to confidently teach protective behaviours in school settings.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed to align with age-appropriate learning needs and curriculum outcomes for students Kindergarten to Stage 1 & Stage 2.
Teachers are in a unique position to help children recognise, understand, and respond to unsafe situations.
These interactive workshops equip teachers with practical strategies, language, and tools to embed protective behaviour principles into everyday classroom environments.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The Importance of Protective Behaviours in Education
Understand why educational settings are mandated to teach protective behaviours. Protective behaviour education empowers children with knowledge and skills to be able to differentiate between safe and unsafe situations and builds confidence on when to seek help.
Practical Teaching Strategies
Learn how to integrate protective behaviour language and strategies into classroom learning experiences in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
MAIN TOPICS COVERED
Feelings
Helping students recognise and articulate their emotions.
Body Warning Signs
Understanding the body’s signals when something doesn’t feel right.
Safe & Unsafe Situations
Identifying and discussing different scenarios to strengthen awareness and decision-making.
Body Autonomy & Consent
Encouraging respect for personal boundaries and the meaning of consent.
Private Body Parts
Using clear language to promote body safety and privacy.
Secrets
Understanding the difference between safe secrets and unsafe secrets.
Safety Network
Helping students build their circle of trusted adults they can turn to for help.
Power Strategies (Stage 2)
Teaching assertiveness and how to confidently say “no” in unsafe or uncomfortable situations. Vulnerable situations can be in the form of bribery, threats, guilt, games, tricks/lies or positions of authority.
Cyber Safety (Stage 2)
Content, conduct and contact: exploring online safety, digital boundaries, and responsible technology use.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
INVESTMENT: $750 + GST
(Up to 15 participants — $40 per additional participant)
TRAVEL: A travel fee may apply for workshops held outside the Sydney CBD.
VENUE: Provided by participant
WHAT TO BRING: Pen & notepad
WHAT’S PROVIDED: Take home information sheet
Empowering students with knowledge, confidence, and strategies to stay safe.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program is designed to empower Kindergarten to Year 4 students with body safety strategies and skills. Age-appropriate sessions designed for different developmental stages, ensuring engaging and relevant learning experiences.
Protective behaviours education is a compulsory component of the Australian Curriculum, highlighting the vital role schools play in teaching children about personal safety and empowerment.
Our programs equip educators and students with the tools, language, and confidence to create safer, more informed learning environments.
EDUCATOR PARTICIPATION
Active participation from class educators is encouraged throughout our programs. This ensures consistency, reinforcement of key messages, and sustainable safety practices within the school environment.
SUPPORTING SCHOOLS
We partner with schools to meet curriculum requirements through a range of workshops, seminars, and classroom programs focused on protective behaviours education.
Flexible delivery options mean we can tailor our programs to suit your school’s needs, schedule, and age group.
TOPICS OFFERED
Our comprehensive program covers ten key areas designed to build body safety awareness, understanding, and confidence. Programs will be customised to accommodate individual school requirements.
Labelling Feelings
Helping children effectively identify and express emotions.
Recognising Unsafe Situations
Developing awareness of signs that may indicate potential danger.
Understanding Safe & Unsafe Situations
Exploring real-life scenarios to help students make safe choices.
Private Body Parts
Using age-appropriate language to discuss privacy and body safety.
Body Autonomy & Consent
Teaching respect for personal boundaries and the importance of consent.
Understanding Secrets
Clarifying the difference between safe and unsafe secrets.
Tell vs. Tattle
Encouraging students to recognise when to report a genuine concern.
Seeking Help
Guiding children to identify trusted adults they can approach for support.
Power Strategies
Empowering children to speak up and assert themselves in uncomfortable situations.
Cyber Safety
Building safe online habits and understanding digital boundaries.
PROGRAM DELIVERY OPTIONS
We understand every school is unique. Our programs can be customised to align with your curriculum, timetable, and specific learning objectives. We work collaboratively with educators to tailor both content and format to best support your students.
Option 1 - Two Part Program (Pre-school only) OR Option 2 - Three Part Program (Kindergarten to Year 4)
Concise, focused sessions delivering essential body-safety content aligned with the nationally mandated school curriculum.
INVESTMENT: Starting from $450 + GST
TRAVEL: A travel fee may apply for programs held outside the Sydney CBD.
VENUE: Provided by school
Educational Speaker
Empower Our Kids offer invaluable expertise to your audience, staff, or community. With a deep understanding of protective behaviours' education, we share evidence-based insights to empower individuals with the tools needed to protect themselves and others from harm.
The Foundation of Protective Behaviours Education
Protective behaviours' education is rooted in evidence-based research focused on preventing child sexual abuse. By imparting basic skills through education, we can empower children to recognise and respond to unsafe situations and individuals who may pose a threat. These fundamental life skills serve as a powerful foundation, guiding them through adulthood.
Customised Educational Experiences
Give the members of your organisation the gift of knowledge by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the "why" and "how" behind protective behaviour strategies. Contact us to tailor an educational experience that will empower future generations to stay safe and secure.
Get in Touch
Let us partner with you in empowering children with essential protective behaviour skills. For more information or to discuss customised program options, please get in touch at info@empowerourkids.com.au.
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