BJelly
11-07-2007, 10:50
Hi, I was moved to act by the stories of child abuse and neglect in Aboriginal communities. But we all know there are many non-indigenous children suffering too.
I contacted the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, to see what I could do to help.
They sent me their Child Friendly Campaign 2007 - it's about making our communities and streets child friendly.
They asked if I could spread the word about this. I invite you to do the same - feel free to copy and paste this and send it to everyone you know.
Take the Child Friendly Challenge for 2007 – Start with your street!
Ten Ways to help make your street child friendly
Meet your neighbours: Say hello! Remember their names!
Introduce your kids in your street: Make sure everyone’s got friends to play with.
Show kids you value them: Ask for their opinion, send the kids you know a birthday card, – or just a note to say “well done” to celebrate their achievements!
Welcome newcomers: Make up a Welcome Pack with local schools, playgroups, child health centres, kids sporting clubs, music lessons, the closest all night chemist etc.
Involve kids in the life of your street: Help them organise a child friendly activity.
Care for your street: Hold a ‘clean up your street’ day.
Exercise together: Organise a weekly walk.
Get the kids in your street to map your neighbourhood: Ask them to identify the places where they don't feel safe. And do something about it!
Watch out for kids: Drive slowly!
Be generous with your neighbours: Share your time, Share your toys, Share your pets!
Make your street child friendly, and help build a
Child Friendly Australia!
To see colour picture version, click on link:
http://www.armedia.net.au/napcan/ncpw07/invite.html
PS National Child Protection Week is on 2-8 September 2007
I contacted the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, to see what I could do to help.
They sent me their Child Friendly Campaign 2007 - it's about making our communities and streets child friendly.
They asked if I could spread the word about this. I invite you to do the same - feel free to copy and paste this and send it to everyone you know.
Take the Child Friendly Challenge for 2007 – Start with your street!
Ten Ways to help make your street child friendly
Meet your neighbours: Say hello! Remember their names!
Introduce your kids in your street: Make sure everyone’s got friends to play with.
Show kids you value them: Ask for their opinion, send the kids you know a birthday card, – or just a note to say “well done” to celebrate their achievements!
Welcome newcomers: Make up a Welcome Pack with local schools, playgroups, child health centres, kids sporting clubs, music lessons, the closest all night chemist etc.
Involve kids in the life of your street: Help them organise a child friendly activity.
Care for your street: Hold a ‘clean up your street’ day.
Exercise together: Organise a weekly walk.
Get the kids in your street to map your neighbourhood: Ask them to identify the places where they don't feel safe. And do something about it!
Watch out for kids: Drive slowly!
Be generous with your neighbours: Share your time, Share your toys, Share your pets!
Make your street child friendly, and help build a
Child Friendly Australia!
To see colour picture version, click on link:
http://www.armedia.net.au/napcan/ncpw07/invite.html
PS National Child Protection Week is on 2-8 September 2007