Our tamariki deserve to grow up safe, supported, and empowered.
Join us for this free two-hour workshop designed to help parents, caregivers, whānau, and community members build the knowledge and confidence needed to protect tamariki from sexual harm. Led by experienced professionals from local sexual harm services, this practical workshop focuses on supporting parents and caregivers of early childhood and primary-aged children through healthy communication, and protective environments.

What You'll Learn

Understanding child safety, risk factors, and protective behaviours
Creating safer environments at home, in education settings, and in the community
Having open, age-appropriate conversations with tamariki
Supporting healthy boundaries and body safety awareness
Recognising potential safety concerns and responding appropriately
Practical guidance for keeping tamariki safe in digital environments

Who Should Attend?

Parents and caregivers
Grandparents and whānau members
ECE teachers, Kaiako and leaders
Primary School staff
Coaches, youth leaders, and community members
Anyone who cares for or works with tamariki

Every conversation matters. Every connection matters. Every child matters.

Note: Parking: 5, 30 and 60 minute parking is available at the 109 Salisbury Street entrance to the Hub.

Accessible carparking is also available for valid mobility parking permit holders.

On street parking is limited. The nearest paid carpark is at the Christchurch Casino (first hour free). Paid parking is also available nearby on Colombo Street.

Bike parking available.

Bus route 1, 21, 24, 27, 44 and 95 within walking distance.

Contact the host of Safer Tamariki Together - 28 September at the Youth Hub