Health and Safety

Creating Safer Childhoods: Body Safety & Protective Behaviours

  • NQS Areas
  • 2
    Area 2Children's health and safety
  • 5
    Area 5Relationships with children
  • Have you ever wondered what consent looks like with very young children?
  • Not sure where to begin with body safety education?

This webinar supports early childhood professionals to build a clear understanding of respect, body safety and consent in practice. You will gain practical strategies and confidence to introduce and embed these concepts with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.

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What you'll learn

  • How to identify the different types and indicators of abuse, neglect, and harm 

  • How to recognise subtle signs of grooming, boundary violations, and institutional complicity that can occur in early learning contexts

  • Understand responsibilities under mandatory and voluntary reporting frameworks across Australia

  • Build confidence in responding to disclosures and applying trauma-informed practice to support children and families 

  • Learn how to use CELA’s reporting and incident response templates to meet legal and organisational obligations. 

Why you should attend

Be prepared to support and protect children

Every educator has a critical role in safeguarding children. This webinar equips you with the tools to identify early warning signs, respond appropriately, and uphold your duty of care. By engaging in interactive case studies and group discussions, you will strengthen your ability to recognise grooming, respond to disclosures, and navigate reporting obligations with clarity and confidence. Attending this session ensures you are prepared to protect children, support families.

Certificate

This topic is one of three in the Creating Safer Childhoods series. On completion of all three live webinars, you can apply for a CELA Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. This recognition not only affirms your professional learning but also demonstrates to families your active commitment to child safety.

Email your three individual webinar certificates to our training team to receive the Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. See Terms & Conditions for more information. 

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