Information and Resources Resources for parents
The resources below have been developed to support you and assist you to talk to and to educate your children about personal safety. This includes finding age-appropriate words to talk about personal safety, guided discussion suggestions that approach issues in a non-confrontational manner, information about indicators of child sexual assault and exploitation, and how to respond to difficult behaviours or disclosures.
Personal Safety Guide for Parents and Carers
Download your FREE copy of our Personal Safety Guide for parents and carers. This booklet will provide you with ideas and advice on how to talk to your child or young person about keeping safe. Includes information about online safety, as well as activities for young children. Complete the form below and we will email you the download link!
Information Sheets - Languages other than English
آثار و مؤشرات الاعتداء الجنسي على الاطفال
التعامل مع كشف عن التحرش الجنسي بالأطفال
حقائق و اساطير حول الاعتداء الجنسي على الاطفال
Pikinini Sexual Assault: Signs & Effects (Creole)
Wiskind for respond for Pikinini Sexual Assault (Creole)
Pikinini Sexual Assault: Myths and Facts (Creole)
Research about Child Sexual Assault
Are you looking for more in-depth information about child sexual assault and exploitation? Please take a look at the Research section of the website, where you can download copies of Bravehearts’ research papers, positions statements and more.
If you are seeking an in-depth look at the facts and statistics around child sexual assault and exploitation, you may wish to read our research paper, Child Sexual Assault: Facts and Stats, which is updated by our research team every six months.
Resources to Purchase
Below are some resources you may wish to purchase to help you teach your child about personal safety. These resources are based on our personal safety program, Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Show, and are suitable for young children aged 3 to 8 years of age.
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure PARENT PACK (0-4 years)
This parent/carer pack contains resources to assist parents on educating their children (aged 0-4 years) on personal safety.
The Pack contains:
> Parents' Guide (A5 printed booklet)
> Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Show DVD
> Posters displaying Ditto’s 3 Keep Safe Rules (A3 size)
> Activity Book
> Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Music CD (0-4 years).
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure PARENT PACK (5-8 years)
This parent/carer pack contains resources to assist parents on educating their children (5-8 years) on personal safety.
The Pack contains:
> Parents' Guide (A5 printed booklet)
> Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Show DVD
> Posters displaying Ditto’s 3 Keep Safe Rules (A3 size)
> Activity Book
> Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Music CD (5-8 years).
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure Show DVD
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure Show DVD is designed to educate and empower young children (aged 3-8 years) with personal safety guidance and presents the skills and knowledge on how to keep safe using child-friendly language in an engaging and interactive style.
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure - Music CD (Ages 0-4 Years Old)
This CD contains Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure songs that help young children to remember Ditto’s personal safety messages from key criteria in the program.
Songs included are Yes and No Feelings, Warning Signs, Private Parts, Secrets and Run and Tell Someone You Can Trust. The CD brochure contains lyrics and Ditto’s Three Rules for your reference. A support leaflet is also included to assist with guided discussion related to each song.
This CD is accompanied by a support guide to assist parents, teachers and young children with the content of the songs.
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure - Music CD (Ages 5-8 Years Old)
This CD contains Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure songs that help young children to remember Ditto’s personal safety messages from key criteria in the program.
Songs included are Yes and No Feelings, Warning Signs, Private Parts, Secrets and Run and Tell Someone You Can Trust. The CD brochure contains lyrics and Ditto’s Three Rules for your reference. A support leaflet is also included to assist with guided discussion related to each song.
This CD is accompanied by a support guide to assist parents, teachers and young children with the content of the songs.
Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure - Music CD's Package
These CD's contains Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure songs that help young children to remember Ditto’s personal safety messages from key criteria in the program.
Songs included are Yes and No Feelings, Warning Signs, Private Parts, Secrets and Run and Tell Someone You Can Trust.
The CD brochure contains lyrics and Ditto’s Three Rules for your reference. A support leaflet is also included to assist with guided discussion related to each song.
