Make North East Victoia child friendly - Sophie Mirabella
Sophie Mirabella, the Federal Member for Indi, is today taking a leading role in promoting National Child Protection Week, which aims to increase both individual and community awareness and responsibility for the prevention of abuse and neglect of children.
“The week is being held from 2 to 8 September 2007 with the theme ‘make your street child-friendly’, inviting people to make their community child friendly. North-East Victoria is home to many friendly people, and this is a great opportunity to build on this,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is funded by the Howard Government to deliver National Child Protection Week in 2007, as part of its overall strategy to increase the number of child-friendly communities and decrease the incidence of child abuse and neglect across Australia.
“Today, Tuesday, 4 September is White Balloon Day, a campaign by Bravehearts Incorporated to raise awareness of child sexual assault, send a message of support to those suffering in silence and encourage survivors to ‘break the silence’.
“Bravehearts is working closely with NAPCAN and has also been funded by the Howard Government to provide white balloons printed with “Break the Silence on Child Sexual Assault” and Ditto’s Keep Safe Adenture CDs, an education and prevention program.
“I congratulate the local volunteers who make this effort a reality. They deserve to be saluted for their efforts to overcome this challenge.”
“This week is about protecting the children of Australia, community by community, so we can provide them with a safe and friendly environment, free from harm.” Mrs Mirabella said.
“The week is being held from 2 to 8 September 2007 with the theme ‘make your street child-friendly’, inviting people to make their community child friendly. North-East Victoria is home to many friendly people, and this is a great opportunity to build on this,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“The National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is funded by the Howard Government to deliver National Child Protection Week in 2007, as part of its overall strategy to increase the number of child-friendly communities and decrease the incidence of child abuse and neglect across Australia.
“Today, Tuesday, 4 September is White Balloon Day, a campaign by Bravehearts Incorporated to raise awareness of child sexual assault, send a message of support to those suffering in silence and encourage survivors to ‘break the silence’.
“Bravehearts is working closely with NAPCAN and has also been funded by the Howard Government to provide white balloons printed with “Break the Silence on Child Sexual Assault” and Ditto’s Keep Safe Adenture CDs, an education and prevention program.
“I congratulate the local volunteers who make this effort a reality. They deserve to be saluted for their efforts to overcome this challenge.”
“This week is about protecting the children of Australia, community by community, so we can provide them with a safe and friendly environment, free from harm.” Mrs Mirabella said.
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