Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Helping our community keep children safe

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious issue that affects children, families and communities. Understanding how abuse occurs, recognising potential warning signs and knowing how to respond can make a significant difference in protecting children.

Join Keep Young Safe for an informative community education session designed to build knowledge, awareness and confidence in preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.

Topics covered include:

Understanding how child sexual abuse occurs
Grooming behaviours and recognising warning signs
Why many children do not tell
How to respond appropriately when a child discloses abuse
Practical ways adults can help keep children safe

Who should attend?

Parents, grandparents, carers, professionals and anyone interested in strengthening child safety within our community.

About the presenter

This session is delivered by the founder of Keep Young Safe, a qualified social worker with over 25 years of experience working with children, families and vulnerable communities in Australia and the UK.

Event details

Tuesday 8 December 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Newport Community Hub – Program Room 2
13–15 Mason Street, Newport VIC 3015

Tickets

Standard admission: $30
Concession admission: $10
Financial hardship: Free

Financial hardship tickets are available to help ensure cost is not a barrier to attending. No explanation of personal financial circumstances is required.

Places are limited. Bookings are essential.

Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse – Keep Young Safe

Choose your tickets

Standard Admission ticket

Concession ticket

Financial hardship ticket