Child Safety

What is it

Every child has the important right to feel safe and protected. Feeling safe means being free from harm or danger, whether at home, at school, or anywhere else. Child safety involves the care and support provided by adults and communities to ensure children are secure and can grow up healthy and happy. If you ever feel worried or unsafe, it is important to tell a trusted adult. Remember, your safety and wellbeing are very important, and everyone deserves to feel safe.

What is unsafe behaviour

It means actions or words that make you feel uncomfortable or scared. For example:

• Someone touches you or says things about your body in a way that feels uncomfortable or wrong.

• Someone asks you to keep a secret that makes you feel scared or worried.

• Someone shows you pictures or videos that are not for children.

• Someone yells or uses words that make you feel scared.

• Someone uses physical force that hurts you.

• An adult does not want to help you when you’re injured or unwell.

If someone ever makes you feel unsafe, scared or uncomfortable, it’s very important to take action. Here are some steps you can follow:

1 Trust your feelings. If something doesn’t feel right, listen to your thoughts and feelings.

2 Tell a trusted adult. This could be a parent, teacher, school counsellor, or another grown-up you trust. They can help keep you safe.

3 Stay away from the person if you can. Try to move to a safe place where there are other people.

4 Speak up. It’s okay to say “No” or “Stop” if someone is making you feel unsafe.

5 Keep telling someone until you get help. If the first person you tell doesn’t help, tell another adult. Remember, your safety is very important, and there are people who want to help you. You are never alone.