by the Editor Knowing how to administer First Aid is, of course, an important life-saving skill that everybody should know. As young people move towards independence and take on responsibilities in their own lives they should know how to help others, whether it is a family member, friend or fellow citizen.  ...read more »

By Jayneen Sanders We teach our children water safety and road safety, and it is crucial that we teach them ‘body safety’ as well.  As a teacher, mother, and published author on ‘body safety’ (sexual abuse prevention education), I strongly recommend to all parents that ‘body safety’ should become a normal part of your parenting conversation with your children.

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with Nelly Thomas     Most parents squirm at the idea of having ‘the talk’ with their children.  Many of us will entirely avoid this uncomfortable task, and justify it by telling ourselves that kids learn what they need during school classes.  Many of us will decide to do it but wouldn’t know how to approach it, or when.  ...read more »

by the Editor The figures on the number of children who are sexually assaulted each year in Australia are staggering. Research consistently suggests that around 1 in 5 children will be sexually assaulted – irrespective of socio-economic background, religion, race etc. That’s massive. It’s been described by some as an epidemic, but one we don’t really talk about.  ...read more »