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INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF PUBERTY = DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS NEEDED FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
We are developing the knowledge, attitudes, values and skills children need to live a healthy life through
education programs and resources.
Thank you for such an informative, inspiring and entertaining presentation of
the somewhat sensitive and ‘awkward’ topics of Where did I come from? and
Preparing for Puberty. I have received such an overwhelming positive response
from the talks and also from Leesha’s ability as a presenter.
– MWP&C, Vice President
At the turn of the 20 th century, the
average age for a girl to get her period
was 16 to 17. Today that number has
plummeted to a mean age of 12.5,
with girls as young as seven starting
to develop breasts and the growth
spurt kicking in around 10. Similarly,
boys are reaching puberty about four
years earlier, around the age of 13.
INCREASED ATMOSPHERE OF RESPECT = REDUCED RISK OF CHILDHOOD BULLYING
We are promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and identifying strategies for managing bullying
behaviour through awareness initiatives, classroom programs and online platforms for children, parents
and schools.
1 in 5 young Australians aged 8 to
17 years experience cyberbullying
each year, with children who were
frequently bullied at an increased risk
of depression, anxiety disorders and
suicidal thoughts.
The student had not long transferred from another school in the region, and
was experiencing low self-esteem and confidence. It was such a turning point
for the student receiving the news last year that she had won a prize, the
whole school supported her in congratulating her. We can see how far she
has come since then with her self-esteem and confidence.
– Say No To Bullying Poster Competition, 2016
Jason has a family member who
is always cuddling him, even
when he doesn’t want it. Jason
undertakes the Body Basics,
Body Safety and Feeling Safe
classroom programs at various
intervals in his primary school
between Years 1-6.
Jason learns about body safety
1
Learns his rights and how to say
2
no to unwanted actions
More likely to report behaviour
to trusted adults 3
Less likely to experience child
sexual abuse 4