Body safety and consent webinar
Next date: Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 07:30 PM
to 09:00 PM
Join us for a supportive webinar designed to equip you with the confidence, knowledge and practical tools needed to introduce body safety and consent education to children in an age-appropriate and meaningful way. For parents and carers of children 1 to 10 years old.
Children develop at different paces so it’s never too early to teach them about body safety. You can help them build respectful relationships as they grow into adults and be more considerate of others, knowing everyone has the right to feel safe.
In this session we will:
- Learn the 10 essential body safety skills.
- Explore how to respond safely and appropriately if a child tells you something is wrong.
- Discover practical strategies for embedding body safety education into everyday routines.
- Access key evidence-informed resources to support safe and empowering environments for children.
The session will be co-delivered by FVREE’s Prevention and Education team and body safety advocate Jayneen Sanders, providing a combination of expert guidance and hands-on tools for parents and carers.
Session details
- Date: Thursday 10 September
- Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
- Venue: Online via Zoom
- Presenters: FVREE Prevention and Education Team and Jayneen Sanders
- Cost: Free
- For parents and carers of children aged 1 to 10 years.
Book online
A recording of this webinar will be available for a limited time to those who register.
The Body Safety and Consent webinar is held during National Child Protection Week, 6 to 12 September. This year’s theme, Every Conversation Matters – Shifting Conversation to Action, reminds us that awareness is only the first step. By working together, we can create safer communities where every child feels safe, heard and protected.
About the presenters
FVREE Prevention and Education Team
FVREE is the Specialist Family Violence Service for Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan region, working towards a community free from family violence. With almost 30 years of experience, FVREE supports victim-survivors, raises awareness of family violence and implements prevention programs to create safe environments for all community members. The Prevention and Education team brings expertise in primary prevention, community engagement and practical strategies for embedding respectful and safe practices for children.
Jayneen Sanders
Jayneen Sanders is a body safety advocate, author and experienced educator. She creates evidence-informed resources and practical frameworks to help parents, caregivers and educators teach children about body safety and consent. Jayneen’s work focuses on empowering children with knowledge, building confidence in adults to have these important conversations and fostering safe and respectful environments for all children.
For more information
For more information, please contact Cathie Wills, Children's Services Project Officer on 03 9294 5740 or email childrens.services.events@maroondah.vic.gov.au
This session is hosted by Maroondah City Council, in partnership with Boroondara, Knox and Yarra Ranges Councils.
When
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Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 07:30 PM
- 09:00 PM
Location
Online