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Fostering creativity for children through culture and the arts

Oct 25, 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.

Cultural institutions supporting the growth and development of children

Oct 24, 2024
Children's Week 2024: A week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children across Western Australia.
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WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

Oct 23, 2024
WA Children’s Week is a time to recognise the importance of, and reaffirm commitment to keeping our children and young people safe and free to enjoy their participation in community sport.
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Children’s Week 2023 — A time to celebrate and advocate for child safety

Oct 23, 2023
Children's Week, an annual celebration dedicated to children, is taking place this year from 21 to 29 October.
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My Place in WA

Oct 28, 2021
The Commissioner for Children and Young People has sent information to local governments, encouraging them to involve children and young people in decision making.
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Child Safeguarding Checklist

Oct 12, 2021
Organisations are reminded that a checklist for staff and volunteers working with children and young people has been developed.
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Independent oversight system webinar

Dec 14, 2020

LG Alert

Helping organisations that engage with or provide services and activities to children to better understand this recommendation.
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Child Safety Officers webinar

Dec 10, 2020

LG Alert

Discuss the recommended designation of child safety officers within existing staff profiles at WA’s local governments.
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Play Active Program

Dec 1, 2020
Physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care.
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Online resource ensuring a safer WA for children and young people

Oct 13, 2020
An online resource providing the latest information on child safety for organisations and individuals has been launched by the State Government.
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WA local governments join the National Redress Scheme

Aug 19, 2020
Local Government Minister David Templeman has today commended all 137 Western Australian local governments for joining the National Redress Scheme to recognise the harm suffered by survivors of historical child sexual abuse.
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