WACSS Protective Behaviours Parent Workshop

This event was funded by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health with the support of Lotterywest as part of Mental Health Week 2024.

Protective Behaviours is a child abuse prevention program used across Australia. This workshop will provide parents and carers with up-to-date information and practical strategies that can empower your child and help keep them safe from abuse.

The program is based on two core themes:

We all have the right to be safe and feel safe at all times.

We can talk with someone about anything, no matter what it is.

Learn about how to teach your children essential personal safety strategies including:

• identifying unsafe feelings and warning signs
• safe and unsafe secrets
• personal space and consent
• body safety
• safety networks
• help-seeking strategies

Please note this workshop is not suitable for children.

Amanda Grimbly BA(Psych)

Amanda has over 20 years’ experience in the community services sector in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She has undertaken significant work in community based and Pr*son based therapeutic interventions for youth and adult offenders who have committed serious, violent, and sex offences. Amanda has also worked in both the government and not-for-profit sectors to support children and families who were deemed at risk due to exposure to trauma and violence, homelessness, and mental health issues. She has significant experience supporting children, young people and adults who are survivors of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Amanda’s professional experience has given her valuable insight into the experiences of both perpetrators and survivors of abuse and violence. She is passionate about utilising this knowledge to empower children and families to stay safe and develop healthy relationships.

Host or Publisher WA Child Safety Services