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Uniting Wimmera

Holiday Body Safety Hints

As the School Holidays approach and families spend time in public places and gatherings, it is important to remind our young people about the ‘Body Safety’ message:

1. ENSURE your child is educated in Body Safety. That is:

• They know their body is their body and no-one has the right to touch it
• They have 3 to 5 trusted adults on their Safety Network.
• They know never to keep secrets that make them feel bad or uncomfortable.
• They know to tell a person on their Safety Network if someone does touch their private parts, asks them to touch their private parts and/or shows them pictures of private parts and to keep on telling until they are believed.

2. BE WATCHFUL of who your child spends time with. If your child is not willing to go with certain people or does not wish to hug or kiss them, listen and respect their wishes.

3. EVEN though it will be busy time during the happy celebrations, be aware of any out-of-characteristic changes in your child’s behaviour.

Vanessa Eastwood

Primary Welfare Officer