Join us for the launch of Together We Can - a national online hub bringing together evidence‑informed resources to help anyone working with children and young people to promote sexual safety, recognise concerns about sexual behaviours, and respond with confidence.

Why This Matters

Across Australia, more people in more places are being asked to respond to sexual harm among young people. Services, schools, families, and communities are facing growing concerns about problematic and harmful sexual behaviour - and many people are seeking clearer guidance, practical tools, and confidence in knowing what to do.

This event is for anyone who has ever asked:

How do I talk to children and young people about sexual safety?
How do I recognise when a behaviour is concerning?
What should I do when a young person displays problematic or harmful sexual behaviour?
How should I support a young person who discloses harm?
How do I respond in a way that is safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate?

If these questions feel familiar, this event is for you.

What You Can Expect

Website launch - live demonstration of the Together We Can resource hub
Expert insights - presentations from research and practice leaders
Young people panel - perspectives from young people
Networking and lunch with colleagues across sectors

Unsure Whether You Should Attend?

This half‑day event is designed for anyone working with children and young people, including:

Staff across education, early childhood, out-of-home care, child protection, community health, disability, and youth justice
Government and non‑government organisations
Researchers, sector leaders, and partner organisations

Bring your team, bring your supervisor, bring a colleague and learn together. The event is free, attendance certificates are available on request, and you’re welcome to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested.

Hear From

Young People Panel

A facilitated panel featuring young people sharing their insights on safety, support, and what meaningful responses look like in practice. The panel will highlight concrete actions that people working with children and young people can take - what helps and what doesn’t.

Professor Emeritus Simon Hackett Durham University, UK | President, The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)

World-leading expert in preventing and responding to problematic and harmful sexual behaviour, shaping the field through developmental, ecological, and rights-based practice.

Professor Carlene Firmin MBE Durham University, UK | Director, Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding

International expert in contextual safeguarding, transforming how organisations and systems prevent and respond to harm.

Adjunct Professor Dale Tolliday OAM Head of Department, Senior Clinical Advisor, Children and Young People's Sexual Safety Unit, The Sydney Children's Hospital's Network

Expert in practice and policy for children and young people's sexual safety, shaping service innovation and development across the sector.

Dr Kenny Kor Senior Lecturer Social Work, University of Wollongong Australia

Together We Can Project and Research Lead.

Schedule

9:00 AM - Arrival and registration

9:30 AM - Welcome and launch

10:00 AM - Featured presentations

12:30 PM - Lunch and networking

Accessibility and Dietary Needs

Lunch will be provided. Please let us know any dietary or accessibility requirements during registration.

The venue is a 5‑minute walk from Liverpool train station and a 15‑minute walk from Westfield Liverpool.

Contact

For any questions, please contact us via together-wecan@uow.edu.au

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