Being safe and feeling safe is important to all of us, but especially for our youth and children.
As parents and caregivers, it is crucial we educate and empower our children with
knowledge that will keep them safe in all aspects of their lives. Neighbourhood Watch NT
has developed youth-specific resources designed to engage young people on safety topics.
These can be found at our website at www.nhw4kids.org.au.
We encourage parents and caregivers to take the time to discuss safety topics that affect
their kids. To help start the conversation, we have put together a list of potential topics:
Being safe and feeling safe is important to all of us, but especially for our youth and children.
As parents and caregivers, it is crucial we educate and empower our children with
knowledge that will keep them safe in all aspects of their lives. Neighbourhood Watch NT
has developed youth-specific resources designed to engage young people on safety topics.
These can be found at our website at www.nhw4kids.org.au.
We encourage parents and caregivers to take the time to discuss safety topics that affect
their kids. To help start the conversation, we have put together a list of potential topics:
-Staying safe while travelling independently throughout the community
-What to do if you are offered tobacco, alcohol and drugs
-Practicing online and cyber safety
-Responding to and reporting in-person or online bullying
-Avoiding stranger danger
-When and how to call 000
When speaking of safety:
-Say it early, say it often
-Don’t be afraid to talk about uncomfortable topics and feelings
-Be specific
-Role play
-Empower kids to be the “boss” of their mind and body
-Come up with simple steps of what they can do in an unsafe situation
When it comes to staying safe and making good decisions, knowledge is power! Make it a
priority to start a safety conversation with your child today.
For more information and resources, please visit our website: www.nhw4kids.org.au
