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As we draw to the end of the 2008-09 financial year, we encourage our subscribers to become financial members of Children’s Safety Australia Inc. (CSA) for 2009-10 for only $10. Members receive quarterly editions of the Safe Start enewsletter and will receive discounts on a range of soon-to-be-released children’s safety resources.
Thanks to the generosity of Minnie Monkey creator, producer and performer, Anita Monk, the first 100 new or renewing members will receive a free Minnie Monkey Magical Music DVD. Aimed at toddlers through to early primary school students, this entertaining DVD includes 10 songs that cover many aspects of child health and safety.
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The Daniel Morcombe Foundation was established in 2005 by Denise and Bruce Morcombe following the tragic abduction and suspected murder of their son Daniel in December 2003. CSA Director Kim Jackson recently met with Denise and Bruce to determine how the two not-for-profit organisations could assist each other to promote children’s safety. A number of ideas and projects were discussed and we look forward to working together in the future.
One such project is the annual ‘Day for Daniel’ event, which is to be held this year on Friday, 30th October. This event promotes the Foundation’s aim of making the world a safer place for our children by creating children’s safety awareness through the involvement of schools and local communities.
CSA encourages all schools and community groups to become involved with this year’s ‘Day for Daniel’.
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CSA, in partnership with our sister organisation Personal Safety Australia, have been working on an interactive children’s safety book for lower to middle primary school students. The book is intended to be read with a parent/carer or teacher and includes information about the four key safety concepts of the Safety Start: Protective Behaviours for Children and Young People program.
The book includes a range of scenarios enabling the practical application of safety concepts, activity sheets, quizzes and a section providing further information for parents and teachers.
CSA has been very fortunate to gain the assistance of two renowned child protection experts, Dr Kerryann Walsh, QUT and Dr Jennifer Sanderson, Griffith University who have reviewed the contents of the book and provided valuable input.
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Purchase your brand new 2009/10 Entertainment Book to receive over $15,000 in valuable offers, valid until 1 June 2010. At the same time, you’ll be supporting Children’s Safety Australia Inc., with $12 from every book sold helping to promote children’s safety.
The Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities…all with 25% to 50% off or 2 for 1 offers. ‘My Bookings’ is a new feature allowing users to compare rates, check availability and book accommodation online.
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Child Protection Week is a national event that promotes the belief that it is everyone's responsibility to make their community child friendly. This year Child Protection Week will be held from Sunday, 6 September to Saturday, 12 September.
CSA encourages your school or organisation’s involvement in marking the week with an event to promote children’s safety. You may consider a morning tea, colouring in or poster competition, or a children’s safety talk for children or protective adults (e.g. parents/carers and teachers).
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A healthy self esteem is fundamental to self protection and a person’s ability to reach their full potential. Praising children can be an effective tool to boost their self esteem. Effective praise can also result in greater confidence, self discipline and moral behaviour.
As Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer explains in her books ‘Praising Girls Well’ and ‘Praising Boys Well’, boys and girls often react to praise in different ways and need their confidence reinforced in different areas. Each of her books contains 100 practical tips for teachers and parents to ensure praise is relevant to the developmental level and gender of their child/ren or children in their care.
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